Senior Design Quality Specialist

Role Overview

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.

The Design Quality Specialist supports the Baxter Clinical Nutrition Medical Device disposables product platform. This role provides design quality support to the sustaining product development team to ensure compliance of the required Design History File deliverables, resulting in the development of safe and effective medical devices.

• As Quality Reviewer, performs document reviews to support design and labeling change controls.
• Collaborate with teams to provide mentorship for meeting Baxter QMS Requirements and External Quality Standards as appropriate.
• Conduct complaint trend analysis and analyze data from various sources (Non-Conformances, Field Corrective Actions, and Complaints) to drive decisions.
• Facilitate small project teams as needed to accomplish team objectives.
• Support Quality internal and external audits as the need arises.
• Apply DMAIC tools to investigate non-conformances and participate in CAPA activities, including CAPA ownership.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years related engineering/science/quality experience.
• Preferred:
  Prior experience in product development, design and/or testing within the medical device industry.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 10% as needed.
• Solid understanding of FDA Regulations, Design Controls and Change Control requirements.
• Display a technical understanding of engineering and product development principles and procedures.
• Possess basic understanding of DMAIC investigation tools.
• Familiarity with Minitab required.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams, including technical and non-technical work.
• Ability to organize and present technical information with minimal assistance.
• Demonstrates solid organizational skills and ability to work independently.

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. The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000 – $121,000 annually. The range is intended to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. 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 on location, skills, expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about pay philosophy and available benefits, speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee discount

Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that starts 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. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site.

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer.…