Principal Engineer- Process & Product

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  • Puerto Rico
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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 BaxterThis is where your expertise helps peopleYou are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions.Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Principal Engineer- Maintenance Reliability, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission.Your teamWe are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.Our Engineering is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.As a Principal Engineer- Maintenance Reliability, you will have the opportunity to lead by example, and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here, you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish.What we offer from day 1Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverageVision PlanPaid Vacation Days and Paid HolidaysPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Plan 165eEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramEducational Assistance PlanWhat you'll be doingResponsible for Process & Product activities to support Manufacturing areas, New Product, Design, Introduction, Development, Transfer, Implementation, as well as Changes and Validations to existing or new products manufactured within Aibonito facilities.
  • Lead and participate in multifunctional projects (ex. R&D and Corporate Projects) to contribute to plant manufacturing strategies.
  • Supervise employees over daily operations to ensure quality and productivity are following all company expectations (ex. Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost elements).
  • Manage resources to clearly set workload priorities to effectively support the business.
  • Maintains communication channels with corporate Divisions, External facilities and Local function groups to fully support Aibonito product lines as well as supporting the development of new products and /or product transfers.
  • Concurrently participate with Divisional groups in the development and implementation phases of new and existing process and product designs.
  • Coordinate process or product validations using Local and Divisional engineering resources by acting independently to achieve desired goals.
  • Coordinate the engineering activities of multifunctional projects.
  • Manage the project status of the Process engineering areas and/or the New Product engineering areas in Aibonito.
  • Develop a team environment that promotes synergy.
  • Technical Approver in Aibonito. Perform statistical and analytical analysis on process and product related conditions. Use Six Sigma engineering tools.
  • Support and assists in the implementation of new products introduction, 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.
  • Prioritization of projects according to Baxter Aibonito needs.
  • Ensure with Supply Chain the operational windows to execute validations process.
  • Execute Supplier Notice of Change (SNC) with the team and others to ensure business continuity.
  • Responsible of complete the required Observation Certification Program (OCP) – Gap Assessment.
  • Audit and nonconformance support.
  • Use standard and advanced technical principles to analyze and resolve process related issues.
  • Perform and maintain process or product validations and re-validation program.
  • 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 data privacy and confidentiality rules at all times.
What you'll bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science field and 5-8 years related experience in manufacturing or project engineer in a closely related industry. MS engineering and 3-4 years related experience.
Bilingual (Spanish and English) written and verbal.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:Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter 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.Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our .

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