Sr Engineer - Process

Zvh; Aibonito (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase)

Paid time off

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Manufacturing/Project Engineer to support the Aibonito plant. You will help introduce new products, improve processes, and ensure quality compliance across manufacturing activities. You will use Six Sigma tools and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a 3–5 year background in manufacturing or project engineering, CAD proficiency, and bilingual Spanish/English communication. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical or chemical engineering.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing or project engineer experience.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, OSHA guidelines.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multifunctional projects to support plant manufacturing strategies.
• Identify and resolve process-related issues using engineering principles.
• Support new product introductions and design changes.
• Lead process validations and transfers between facilities.
• Assist during internal and external audits as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing

Project management

Six Sigma

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

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. 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.

Baxter Equal Employment Opportunity

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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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.

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.