Quality Engineer I

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. As a Quality Engineer I at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, you will have a meaningful role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our healthcare products.

This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Your work will directly affect the health and well-being of patients worldwide.

• Perform process validation, process capability, and process control studies for assigned areas.
• Drive quality/manufacturing projects by applying Lean, problem-solving, process control, and project management tools to achieve and sustain operational excellence.
• Support Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Management departments with the development and implementation of new processes and technology.
• Assist in identifying and developing process improvement projects, including automation and computerization.
• Ensure computer systems and applications align with regulatory quality standards through validation activities.
• Ensure FDA regulations are met for system upgrades and replacements.
• Ensure the quality of facility systems by writing and completing protocols and test cases for validations. Coordinate testing and detailing of projects. Perform and deliver changes to applications and assist in training for systems.
• Apply diversified knowledge of applied Statistical Analysis techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out measurements, process, and product capability studies toward the development of new or refined equipment, materials, processes, instruments, and products.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal form and function effectively as a team member.
• Align with plant and department environmental health and safety regulations.
• Learn, understand, and apply rigorous quality standards, established guidelines, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues occur.
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as determined by supervision/management.

• Knowledge of applications such as Wonderware, Allen-Bradley PLC, Access, and Microsoft Project preferred.
• ASQ Certification (CQE or CSQE) or equivalent desired.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with diversified cross-functional teams across different plant locations.
• Logical thought process and self-motivation to work well without direct supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand applications.
• Experience in Quality Assurance or the Pharmaceutical industry desired.
• Meet visual acuity requirements as detailed in the Baxter Cleveland Visual Acuity Procedure CL-01-01-037.

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods.
• Ability to reach above the shoulder.
• Ability to bend/stoop.

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other core Science Field and 0-1 year related experience (in-house, co-op, or acquired outside).

Please note this job description is not built to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

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 employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $76,000 - $95,000 annually. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change.

Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa.

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and…