Sr Engineer - Process

Baxter International; Aibonito (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO 20–35 days

Job summary

Baxter International in Puerto Rico (Aibonito) is seeking an engineer to support manufacturing processes and product changes. You will work on new product introductions, change controls, and process validations in a dynamic medical device environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in manufacturing or project engineering, strong CAD/MS Excel skills, and Spanish/English bilingual ability; travel and GMP/FDA familiarity are a plus. This on-site role offers robust benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of related manufacturing or project engineering experience.
• Experience with Six Sigma and design controls preferred.
• Spanish and English bilingual required.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing activities for process and product changes.
• Lead small project teams as needed to accomplish objectives.
• Assist in new product introductions and change controls.
• Support internal and external audits (MDSAP, FDA) and quality processes.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Project management

Statistical tools

CAD

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

CAD

SPC software

Job description

This is whereyour 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.

Your role at Baxter

Provide a variety of engineering work to fully support the manufacturing activities related to process and product activities, giving direct support on new product introduction, development, products and process changes, maintenance of validation program and promote continuous improvement of medical devices manufactured in Aibonito facilities. Responsible for diverse range of local and divisional project activities related to manufacturing process introduction, development and changes, maintaining the continuous improvements approach on assigned process areas to comply with establish corporate standards and Quality Regulations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Participate in multifunctional projects to contribute with plant manufacturing strategies.
• Use standard and advance engineering principles to analyze and resolve process related issues.
• Works under minimal supervision to identify manufacturing problems and respond to production requests for assistance.
• Perform 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 and re-validation programs using Local or Divisional engineering resources.
• Manage technical resources to clearly set workload priorities in order to effectively support the validation processes on the manufacturing areas.
• Conduct process or product transfer activities from Divisional or International facilities to the Aibonito manufacturing areas.

• Lead and supervise small project teams as needed to accomplish project objectives.
• Independently manage and perform multiple management and product engineering activities under Product Development Process guidelines.
• Give direct support during Internal, External Quality Audit processes as (MDSAP, Corporate and FDA Audits.
• Perform as Technical Approver in Aibonito on areas of responsibilities.
• Utilize and apply engineering problem solving techniques and statistical tools such as: (e.g., PFMEA, 5 Why's technique for investigations, Process Modeling, Design of Experiments, Mold Flow, SPC, etc.) during investigation and/or during process improvement process.
• Implement Value Improvement Projects by analyzing specific processes and supporting the Aibonito plant VIP program.
• Perform statistical and analytical analysis on process or product related conditions. Use Six-sigma engineering tools.
• Interact under minimal supervision with Divisional groups as well as other international facilities.
• 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 confidentiality and data privacy rules.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Chemical Engineering. Three to Five (3-5) years related experience in manufacturing or project engineer in a closely related industry.
• Good project management and communication skills.
• Prefer experience with TQM methods (e.g. "six sigma") Display a solid technical understanding of engineering principles and procedures (e.g. CAD and its application or scheduling a series of technical tasks utilizing software-based tools.
• Understand and articulate how own role ties within function or discipline. Demonstration application of engineering principles on individual/small projects.
• Uses computer applications to do process analysis. Excellent problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Six-sigma Engineering considered a plus. Knowledge of Design Control Requirements. Knowledge of GMP, FDA, OSHA, QLP. Some traveling required.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) Oral and Writing.

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.

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. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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.

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Reasonable Accommodations

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PO Box 1389 Road 721 Km 3|Aibonito, PR 00786|United States of America