Process Engineer I, Manufacturing

This is where you save and sustain lives

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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. 

Summary of the position

This role is responsible to monitor and address issues related to the reactions and columns performance and provide instructions to chemical operators to maximize inventory. Evaluate the process performance using the mass balance data to ensure that the process performance is appropiate, escalation to supervisor for any human-process interraction from operators. Complete the instrument criticality classification as required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Calculate and monitor the process performance (Yield, Overhead, Finished Goods, Work In Process) on a daily basis. Evaluate and performs if any adjustment if necessary.

- Evaluate Process performance end of month results and determine the actions required for improvement.

- Revise and/or create the plant documents such as MBRs, SOPs, Manuals, special protocols, PFMEA and any other document and provide training to manufacturing personnel.

- Perform Continued Process Verification (CPV) for the assigned process.

Perform improvements and projects following the change control system.

Generate and document nonconformance (NCRs) related to manufacturing process and complete CAPA as required.

Perform and participate in equipment troubleshooting using the Delta V system and P&ID's.

- Participate in the PSM/ RMP meetings and complete the commitments as required.

- Participate and Conduct of Problem Solvings.

Qualifications

Language: Fully Bilingual – written and spoken English and Spanish

Regulations: Strong cGMP knowledge, 21CFR Parts 210 & 211, ICH Q7A, Eudralex and other applicable to API & FG Anesthesia; Strong OSHA & EHSS knowledge

Technical Qualifications and Other Background

- Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point)

- Knowledgeable on chemical processes and equipment (Chemical Plants)

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Project management knowledge/skills

-Technical writing & reporting skills

- Knowledgeable on process & equipment validations

-Able to interpret and convert units of measure such as temperature, pressure, flow, area, mass, distance, volume and other

-Ability to understand technical drawings

-Basic machine/software platform/equipment troubleshooting skills

-Lean Six Sigma Tools knowledge and expertise

-Strong negotiation skills

-Knowledge of TPM (Total Predictive Maintenance) and TPR (Total Process Reliability)

All Baxter employees must have or develop in the following core Leadership Competencies:

Speed - Action Oriented, Drives Results, Resourcefulness

Simplicity - Optimizes Work, Manages Complexity, Situational Adaptability

Courage - Courage, Cultivates Innovation, Manages Ambiguity

Collaboration – Collaborates, Values Differences, Drives Engagement

Specific Required Competencies by Role:

Senior Engineer / Principal Level – Presentation skills, Project Management skills, Time Management, Comfort Around Higher Management

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science Related Field

Job Experience: Zero(0) to one(1) year experience

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

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