Principal Engineer, R&D

Baxter International Inc.•Batesville, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The TCO Group within sustaining engineering in Patient Support Systems (PSS) is responsible for managing and coordinating cost-saving engineering product design changes for currently released products. This team consists of project leaders and engineers who thrive in a collaborative environment to respond to the changing needs and fast-paced role within the TCO group. They support each cost-saving initiative and resolve issues to avoid project delays and disruptions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an engineering/technical field.
5+ years of project management experience managing projects of various sizes.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate with a diverse group of cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, sourcing, operations, quality, regulatory, Marketing, etc.
Strong communication (verbal, written, and presentation) skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing project priorities and deadlines.
Attention to detail.
Effective time management skills to ensure timely execution of projects.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer employment visas at this time.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional project teams from planning through implementation, which may include both internal and external team members.
Plan and execute projects using project management tools, coach project team members, solve problems, and make decisions for the project.
Lead multiple small to medium projects with limited supervision.
Communicate both up and down the organization to complete projects and provide status updates.
Support change control KPI reporting with project reporting.
Support continuous improvement opportunities and ongoing process improvements within the sustaining engineering project team.
Make design changes related to affected projects, including 2D redlines.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Basic life insurance
Accident insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits