Job Description

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\xe2\x80\x99ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x94 where your purpose accelerates our mission.

About Baxter\xe2\x80\x99s Cleveland, MS Facility:

Cleveland\xe2\x80\x99s technology and automation is cutting edge. It is the U.S. sole source for plastic pour bottles, glass IV, and various reconstitution devices. This facility produces several major product lines with a diverse array of automated manufacturing technologies ranging from bottle solution filling, injection molding, tubing extrusion, and device assembly.

Our Cleveland plant has been an integral part of Baxter for over 70 years. The work is challenging and rewarding, as Baxter offers competitive compensation and benefits. Baxter encourages and values every employee and believes that all can make contributions toward advancing healthcare for patients; work to be proud of.

Your role at Baxter:

This position is a key role in the Injection Molding, Devices, and Biosurgery Operations. Primary focus will be on implementing continuous improvement, new business, and capacity expansion projects. Additional focus will also be on manufacturing equipment reliability and process support work within the Injection Molding, Devices, and Biosurgery Operations. Cross-functional project management will be involved in this role as well.

Your team:

Baxter\xe2\x80\x99s employees are united in a mission to save and sustain lives. We are passionate about applying scientific innovation to meet the needs of the millions of people worldwide who depend on our medically necessary therapies and technologies. We focus on increasing access to healthcare, innovating in crucial areas of unmet need, and pursuing creative collaborations that bring our mission to life for patients every day.

What you\'ll be doing:

• Design/modify precision assembly and/or manufacturing equipment.
• Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Prepare estimates for various tasks and projects.
• Manage capital projects both directly and through coordinating engineers.
• Drive Continuous Improvement Activities.
• Interface with plant and corporate groups as well as contractors and vendors.
• Manage start-up, debug, and commission of new manufacturing processes.
• Equipment life cycle management including: upgrades, replacement, and decommissioning
• Product life cycle management including: product design changes, material changes, Supplier Notice of Change (SNC) assessments, specification changes, etc.
• Provide technical support/troubleshooting to all plant departments.
• Demonstrate proactive communication and problem solving.
• Responsible for supporting and achieving Value Improvement Projects (VIP\xe2\x80\x99s).
• Responsible for adhering to FDA Design Control standards at all times.
• Responsible for adhering to and maintaining all department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), forms, and log books.

What you\'ll bring:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering Required (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Computer degrees are preferred)
• 5 years or more of Engineering / Manufacturing experience. FDA manufacturing preferred.
• Programming/troubleshooting experience with automation controls, automated assembly, control systems, PLC\xe2\x80\x99s, HMI\xe2\x80\x99s, servo\xe2\x80\x99s, and vision inspection systems is preferred.
• Design software experience (like AutoCAD, Solid Works, etc.) is preferred.
• Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification or industry standard equivalent is preferred.

• Plastics experience such as: plastic bottle blow molding, plastic component injection molding, liquid silicone molding, or film/tubing extrusion is a plus.
• Project Management skills and experience (including Microsoft Project software) are a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing skills and experience are a plus.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $60,000 to $132,000. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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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