Principal Project Engineer - Project Engineering

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'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

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.

Every day, Baxter touches the lives of millions of patients and providers worldwide who rely on our essential hospital and renal products and services.

Baxter's products and therapies are on nearly every floor, in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. Baxter's employees are building upon the company's rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care.

Our dedication to our mission means we are there when patients and healthcare professionals need us, during the critical moments that matter most!

Your Baxter

The incumbent is responsible for crafting, developing, implementing projects and technologies as part of Baxter North Cove advancement. Leading all aspects of the Project/Project Team from conception through completion within scope, cost, quality & schedule requirements.

What we offer from Day One

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What you will be doing

• Responsible for defining overall scope, establishing detailed CER submission (FEL, project charter, RACI matrix, PDRI, project presentation).
• Responsible for RFP for acquiring proposals from all required consultants (engineering, construction, cost estimations (IPC costs), equipment vendors, etc.)
• Ability to build detailed case, & present, to Senior Management within Baxter for funding of project.
• Effectively coordinate & lead multi-disciplined project team to ensure successful completion of all project work you're doing.
• Lead major breakthroughs, schedules & monthly cost plans.
• Provide periodic project status to management including risks/mitigations, financial updates, short/long term project outlook, etc.
• Responsible for leading project change control to ensure project remains within defined scope, budget & schedule
• Extensive collaboration with other sites within Baxter to gain standard methodologies & equipment specifications that will transfer to Baxter North Cove
• Responsible for consistency to mechanisms for supervising project progress, intervention & problem solving with other line managers or personnel
• Assist with any training required of personnel supporting the project
• Ensure all facets of the project lifecycle align with expectations set forth by management &/or project owner, such as installation, solving, qualification & validation of equipment
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Learn, understand and apply meticulous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

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 $68,000 - $156,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sophisticated Project Management proficiencies obtained through relevant PM training or experience
• Knowledgeable in core work processes & GMP concepts
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts
• Demonstrates functional/business understanding as well as superior written & oral communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of project management including the ability to create work plans & detailed project schedules
• Proficient in problem solving, negotiation, conflict management & interpersonal skills
• Ability to act as project lead & lead cross functional project teams in the development & implementation of projects
• Ability to influence others on objectives & projects outcomes
• Basic understanding of contractual documents
• Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID, HVAC & Electrical systems
• Thorough understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT & Validation Protocols
• Proven project management experience with direct management of multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven expertise in mentoring/development, planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the work plan for complex problems
• Initiative & ability to function independently or within a team
• Good judgment in decision making as well as good leadership skills

What you will bring

• BS in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred).
• 7+ years proven project management skills in a manufacturing facility, including:
• Capital Investment Projects with major projects in excess of $10M (preferred)
• Change Management Projects (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment (preferred)

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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