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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.

Summary:

This position functions as a Quality Lead on each production shift. Partnering with the Production Shift Leader, Production Unit Leads, and QA Technicians to ensure the production of quality parts. Responsible for the continuous quality control of injection molded parts, fiber measurements, incoming raw materials, and effective/efficient Line Clearance and Lot Changes. This job is responsible for coordinating all on shift quality activities, ensuring a continuous flow of material to facilitate production. It also includes supervision of process equipment, any documentation requirements and maintaining housekeeping and order within the quality department. Identify and assess regulatory and quality risk in activities and processes according to regulatory agency rules and guidelines and Baxter quality practices.

Due to the nature of this position, a very high degree of leadership, initiative, teamwork and communication are required.

What you'll be doing

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accuracy and compliance to training procedures based on regulatory requirements and internal guidelines, etc.

• Complete On the Job (OJT) training for qualification within 90 days from initiation.

• Works with manufacturing, Quality and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues.

• Will routinely audit the production staff for documentation of paperwork, and inspection of the processes.

• Will be proficient in the use of the CMM, Microscope, calipers, pin gauges, and all measure functions within Molding.

• Will change documentation when needed to update job instructions and documentation when needed.

• Accountable for all quality technician team activities.

• Delivers quality training modules to teams, assesses the learning impact, and modifies content/delivery accordingly.

• Works as front-line quality associate partnering with production on all quality issues, analyzing causes and selecting appropriate solutions.

• Document and review required information in quality records per standard operating procedures.

• Review floor documentation for accuracy and completion.

• Visual inspection of semi-finished plastic parts, at multiple automated stations by following a pre-defined inspection sequence and knowing/ applying proper criteria for making pass/fail quality decisions.

• Responsible for knowing and following compliance requirements by ensuring proper hygiene in work areas at all times and maintaining good documentation practices on all required paperwork

• Responsible for knowing and following safety procedures for associated equipment and maintaining orderliness within department.

• Segregates and contains affected product, owns and performs non-conformance investigations including all necessary paperwork applying well-established techniques and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an environment without daylight / windows

• Ascends/descends ladders to access machinery

• Lifting and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 50 pounds using lifting aids, techniques, or appropriate assistance

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends

• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required

• Requires standing, walking, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing and crawling.

• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts to include day and night time hours

• Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of medical products and regulations.

• Excellent computer skills.

• Good communication, written and oral skills.

• Team player and able to function as part of a team.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

• Excellent organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work cross-functionally in a highly-matrixed environment.

• Capable to perform visual inspection of products.

What you'll bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1-2 years’ experience in Quality Control within a manufacturing setting and experience with Microscope and CMM measurements is preferred.

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.To that end, this position has a salary range of $52,800 to 132,000 and also includes an annual incentive bonus, commission target, and/or equity target (strike any, if not applicable). The above range represents the expected salary range for this position.The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location

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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.

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