Senior Principal Design Quality Engineer

Baxter International Inc. • Round Lake, IL

15h • $112,000 - $154,000

About The Position

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. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your role at Baxter This is where your expertise helps people You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions. Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Senior Principal Design Quality Engineer, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission. Your team We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment. Our Engineer is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge. When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development. As a Senior Principal Design Quality Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead by example and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here, you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering, or related field.
• Experience with electromechanical devices required, preferably within the medical device industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal/communication/influencing/negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical quality lead for major programs, platforms, or portfolios, providing expert guidance on quality engineering, design assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead quality engineering activities across product development, design transfer, and sustaining phases to ensure safe and effective products.
• Act as the primary quality interface for cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations, Regulatory, and Manufacturing.
• Identify, assess, and escalate quality, compliance, and business risks, recommending mitigations and improvements.
• Provide leadership in maintaining audit-ready status and supporting internal and external audits (FDA, ISO, etc.).
• Lead and/or support CAPA, nonconformance, and investigation activities, including root cause analysis and effectiveness verification.
• Periodically review the suitability and effectiveness of the quality system with senior or executive leadership.
• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to other Quality Engineers and cross-functional team members.
• May provide functional leadership or manage a small team of Quality Engineers (typically no more than three).
• Influence decision-making without direct authority through expertise and credibility.

Benefits

• Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level