Senior Engineer, Quality

Zvh; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage from day 1

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20–35 days/year

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Senior Engineer, Quality to strengthen our Design Quality team in Round Lake, IL. You will support lifecycle activities across Baxter’s therapeutic products and manufacturing processes, focusing on improving product quality and compliance.

You will lead cross-functional activities, participate in audits, support R&D studies, and drive quality deliverables for new product development and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Science required; MS can substitute for experience.
• Experience with quality systems/ISO requirements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Post Market Risk Assessments to determine need for corrective actions.
• Lead product performance investigations via failure analysis of complaints and trends.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional Complaint, Change Control and CAPA Review Boards.
• Support readiness for internal and external audits and inspections.
• Provide Quality support to R&D, labs, investigations and instrument qualification.
• Contribute as Quality Core Team member on NPD and SPO development projects.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems/ISO

Root cause analysis

CAPA/Change control

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS in Engineering or Science

MS degree substitute for experience

Job description

Senior Engineer, Quality

Senior Engineer, Quality is an exciting role in supporting solutions and container design activities within our Design Quality team. This position involves further improving our product quality by actively supporting management of product life cycle activities for a wide array of Baxter’s Therapeutic products and associated manufacturing / quality processes. This role is based out of the Round Lake, IL location.

What you'll be doing

• Leads Post Market Risk Assessments of product issues to assess the need for Action
• Leads product performance investigations via failure analysis in individual complaints or through the evaluation of product-related trends (e.g., complaint, SCAR)
• Leads or participates in cross functional Complaint, Change Control and CAPA Review Boards
• Supports cross functional teams in the readiness for any potential internal and/or external audits and inspections
• Provides Quality support to R&D and laboratory studies, investigations, and instrument qualification activities
• Function as Quality Core Team member supporting new and improved product design and implementation projects (including large programs) and manage a variety of complex issues in associated projects
• Responsible for defining scope of quality deliverables and support for NPD and SPO development activities

What you'll bring

• Display a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized by other disciplines outside primary area of expertise.
• Ability to engage management and other functions to influence decisions on courses of action with minimal assistance using both written and verbal methods.
• Effectively operate in and facilitate cross-functional teams with minimal guidance.
• Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives, cost implications, and engineering challenges.
• Capable of problem solving and dealing with ambiguous situations.
• Experience with quality systems/ISO requirements.
• Working knowledge of environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of a BS in Engineering or Science having a minimum of 3 to 5 years related experience or demonstrated performance within Quality or Engineering. A Master’s degree can be used in lieu of 2 years of related experience.

Compensation

The estimated base salary for this position is $96,000 - $132,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.
• Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

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If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.