Engineer II

Baxter; Aibonito (PR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter is seeking an Engineer to provide manufacturing floor support, working with procedures, FMEAs, IQ/OQ/PQ, CAPA actions and change controls. You will interact with local and divisional teams to drive improvements.

Qualifications include a mechanical/industrial/electrical/chemical engineering degree and 2–3 years in engineering, with knowledge of GMP, FDA and OSHA requirements. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in Engineering.
• Experience with Six Sigma quality techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to manufacturing areas.
• Work with procedures, FMEA, IQ/OQ/PQ, studies and CAPA actions.
• Investigate customer complaints and contribute to process/product improvements.
• Support validation and change control activities.
• Develop and update SOPs for new and existing processes.

Skills

Six Sigma

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

GMP/FDA/OSHA knowledge

Data analysis

Team orientation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride.

Summary:

Responsible for providing Engineering support to the manufacturing areas. Work with procedures, FMEAs, protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ, TMV, Studies, etc.), customer complaints, investigations, CAPA actions, Change Controls and improvement projects. Interact with Local and Divisional function groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This section contains a list of five to eight primary responsibilities of the work. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.

• Participate in multifunctional projects to contribute with plan manufacturing strategies.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality areas.
• Improve manufacturing processes using analytical tools and Design of Experiments as required.
• Participate in the evaluation of customer complaints, NCR Investigations and provide suggestions for process/product improvements and non-conformance investigations.
• Provide technical support in the implementation of Value Improvement Projects, using Problem Solving Tools as DMAIC, 8-Steps, etc.
• Support and assists in the implementation of new product introductions, existing product design modifications, manufacturing improvements giving direct support on change process as change control owner and/or action owner on local or divisional projects.
• Perform and maintain process or product validations, re-validation and Validation Maintenance programs using Local or Divisional engineering resources.
• Generate validation protocols and reports for the qualification of process equipment's or process changes.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures for new and existing processes and equipment.
• Provide technical training support to manufacturing personnel.
• Coordinate and perform Local and Divisional engineering project activities under minimal supervision.
• Interact under minimal supervision with various Local and Divisional function groups.
• Promote a zero-harm workplace and assure that required EHS resources are available and that all applicable EHS practices and rules are being followed by supervised employees.
• Observe, maintain confidentiality and data privacy rules at all times.
• May require occasional travel.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. N/A: Intern or Co-op

• Knowledge of the basic principles in various engineering disciplines.
• Must have initial training in concepts of "Six Sigma" quality techniques.
• Must know how to effectively run projects, coordinate contractors, and direct the activities of a technician.
• Uses computer applications to do process analysis.
• Knowledge of problem solving and statistical techniques.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA and OSHA.
• Some traveling required.
• Team and results oriented.
• Have regular communication with supervisors and peers.
• Maintain external interface channels with offshore facilities.

DEMANDA FISICA (PHYSICAL DEMANDS):

Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when th'e job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

Education and/or Experience:

Include the education and/or experience that is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily. N/A: Intern or Co-op

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in Engineering.

IDIOMA (LANGUAGE):

Bilingual (Spanish and English) Oral and Writing.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

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