Senior Manager, Plastics Engineering
Baxter International Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Skaneateles • Illinois, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $144,000 - $198,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Lead & manage high profile, high complexity projects which typically include capacity expansion, capacity replacement, new technology, new platform design & development projects
- Manage technical design aspect of part design, tool design, capacity analysis, capital budget requirements & request approvals & broader Molding & Tooling strategy for internal manufacturing as well as Direct Procurement
- Maintain relationships with key external suppliers/partners and internal collaborators/customers promoting collaboration, diversity, and a cross-functional approach to solving business problems
- Drive supply base improvement for respective Baxter manufacturing facilities (manufacturing plants or External Contract Manufacturers (ECM)
- Perform supplier capability assessments and/or audits, as related to process controls, manufacturing capabilities, and lean maturity
- Identify the processes vital to get things done, adheres to ethics and compliance, ability to simplify ways of working, and manage multiple projects simultaneously to drive efficient and effective workflow.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Plastics Engineering or relevant engineering or Technology training and/or Certification
- Minimum 15 years of experience in plastics engineering, tool design & development, tools build, medical device production & supply chain
- Experience in plant operations is required; 3+ years in plant operations preferred
- Shown success with multi-functional leadership and project management capabilities
- Strong understanding of functional subject areas: Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Materials Planning
- Experience in a large scale and global medical device, pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment preferred
- Strong command of quality systems, methods and practices; ISO13485, APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, IQ/OQ/PQ Validation protocols & requirements
- Proven experience in technical problem solving and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes using tools such as 8D, 5 WHYs, PDCA, OEE, and DMAIC
- Six Sigma Green or Black Certified
- Proven professional, accurate, clear and concise communication and presentation skills
- Excellent technical writing skill.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits packages
- Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
- Educational assistance programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
plastics engineeringtool designtool developmentmedical device productionsupply chain managementmanufacturing processesquality systemscontinuous improvementprocess controlslean maturity
Soft skills
multi-functional leadershipproject managementcommunication skillspresentation skillstechnical problem solvingcollaborationcross-functional approachability to manage multiple projectssimplifying processesrelationship management
Certifications
Six Sigma Green CertificationSix Sigma Black Certification