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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.

JOB SUMMARY:
•Represent the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering function on product development core teams and is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing process planning and development for new and existing products. Collaboration with design engineers to ensure high quality products and ensuring that best practices are employed on the production floor to drive continuous improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Work with design team members to translate Hillrom's device designs into clear production specifications.
•Create and maintain a Manufacturing Plan throughout the development process to transfer the device design to the Manufacturing team.
•Develop Test System Requirement (TSR) Specification to identify test systems required to test the manufactured product.
•Conduct Cycle Time and Tack Time Study.
•Develop process flow and layout planning, taking into consideration Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
•Create Job Instructions, Device Master Records (DMR) and Design History Records (DHR).
•Responsible for product quality, including resolving quality problems, validation processes, developing, and implementing process controls and inspection procedures using PFMEA and other risk management methodologies.
•Conduct Technical design reviews for Design Transfer and Pilot readiness.
•Responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are compliant with all applicable safety standards and regulations, and Hill-Rom quality system requirements.
•Participate in regular design reviews with the Design Engineers, Core Team and Design committee.
•Work with NPI, System Engineer, and Test Engineers to facilitate assembly process and testing methods.
•Working with supplier or in-house manufacturing to introduce products, recognizing problems early, resolve technical issues and take timely corrective actions.
•Support existing products as needed. Work with the Sustaining team to investigate and determine root cause of product issues and determine appropriate resolutions.
•Collaborate with design engineers to ensure product designs are cost effective, robust, and manufacturable with high levels of quality.
•Identify any manufacturing related risks and issues and take mitigative and corrective actions.
•Develop Jigs and Fixtures for manufacturing use.
•Implement 5S in the Manufacturing facility.
•Implement SPC to monitor and control manufacturing processes to ensure that the manufacturing line consistently produces conforming parts.
•Knowledge and use of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to set up a robust measurement system in the manufacturing process.
•Knowledge and use of Problem-solving tools.
•Knowledge of evaluating design margins and reliability factors (tolerances, material strength and compatibility).
•Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies into production processes.
•Employ Robustness and Reliability tools to ensure defect free products.
•Employ Six Sigma methodologies to improve production processes.
•Conduct process development studies to ensure a robust manufacturing process.
•Implement Kaizen and Poka-Yoke in the manufacturing process.
•Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
•Bachelor’s Degree.
•5-8 years’ experience in a Product Development environment.
•5-8 years’ experience in Manufacturing or manufacturing operations management. Experience in working with contract manufacturer would be preferred.
•5-8 years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing industry. Medical device manufacturing experience preferred.
•Competent in the following process areas: metal fabrication, welding, metal finishing, product assembly, plastic injection molding, and measurement system analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
•Good oral and written communication skills.
•Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
•Proactive attitude, independent and self-motivated.
•Ability to work with ambiguity.
•Ability to effectively communicate and interact with s

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