Senior Quality Engineer

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role at Baxter!

The Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development of new products and on-market products used in surgical procedures. This person should be able to work in a matrix environment through partnerships with R&D and other multi-functional team members. This position is in need of a strong understanding of Quality compliance by building quality into products using design control and risk management principles in compliance with regulatory standards and Baxter procedures.

What you will be doing:

• Applies innovative techniques in the area of expertise to support the development of new or improved products
• Supports the sustainability and life cycle management of existing products
• Ensures compliance with global quality systems and Regulatory requirements related to product and process
• Provides Quality Assurance support and mentorship for verification and validation of product requirements
• Performs design change control activities including impact assessments, reviews, and approvals
• Takes lead role in CAPA activities such as investigation, implementation, or verification of efficiency
• Supports risk management activities as they relate to product and post market surveillance
• Interacts with on-shore and off-shore suppliers to complete project related activities
• Applies a proven understanding of theories/practices applied by other fields outside the primary area of expertise toward the development of new or enhanced products
• Plans, executes, and works with minimal direction and independent judgment

What do you bring:

• B.S. degree in Engineering with at least 3-5 years of experience working in a regulated environment
• Higher degrees desired with proven experience in medical device industry
• Proven success in delivering results on several technical challenges
• Solid understanding of medical device international standards
• Must have experience working with all classes of Medical devices preferably implantables, Biologics, and/or combination products with sophisticated training and show strength in problem solving, total quality management, DHF remediation, Risk file remediation, EUMDR, problem analysis and resolution, and design of experiments
• Experience with New product development activities as R&D lead or QE lead in various product development teams
• Demonstrates leadership skills to handle sustaining product support activities involving Complaint investigations, Trigger evaluations and Change controls
• Extensive multi-functional team experience, including technical and non-technical work
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is a meaningful factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000 - $121,000 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 on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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