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Quality Engineer I

Req # 207462 Location Cleveland, Mississippi, United States Job Category Engineering Date posted 08/12/2026
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Overview

Being an Engineer at Baxter means you play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission to save and sustain lives. From innovative product design through to production and patient delivery, our Engineers are key to delivering results for our customers and patients worldwide.

  • Support for Parents

  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development

  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Engineer at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.

  • Problem Solver
  • Analytical Thinker
  • Data Driven
  • Solution Focused & Results Oriented
  • Collaborative
  • Innovative

Quality Engineer I

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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. 

As a Quality Engineer I at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, you will have a meaningful role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our healthcare products. This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Your work will directly affect the health and well-being of patients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform process validation, process capability, and process control studies for assigned areas.
  • Drive quality/manufacturing projects by applying Lean, problem-solving, process control, and project management tools to achieve and sustain operational excellence.
  • Support Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Management departments with the development and implementation of new processes and technology.
  • Assist in identifying and developing process improvement projects, including automation and computerization.
  • Ensure computer systems and applications align with regulatory quality standards through validation activities.
  • Ensure FDA regulations are met for system upgrades and replacements.
  • Ensure the quality of facility systems by writing and completing protocols and test cases for validations. Coordinate testing and detailing of projects. Perform and deliver changes to applications and assist in training for systems.
  • Apply diversified knowledge of applied Statistical Analysis techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out measurements, process, and product capability studies toward the development of new or refined equipment, materials, processes, instruments, and products.
  • Communicate effectively in written and verbal form and function effectively as a team member.
  • Align with plant and department environmental health and safety regulations.
  • Learn, understand, and apply rigorous quality standards, established guidelines, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
  • Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues occur.
  • Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
  • Perform all other duties and responsibilities as determined by supervision/management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of applications such as Wonderware, Allen-Bradley PLC, Access, and Microsoft Project preferred.
  • ASQ Certification (CQE or CSQE) or equivalent desired.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with diversified cross-functional teams across different plant locations.
  • Logical thought process and self-motivation to work well without direct supervision.
  • Ability to quickly learn and understand applications.
  • Experience in Quality Assurance or the Pharmaceutical industry desired.
  • Meet visual acuity requirements as detailed in the Baxter Cleveland Visual Acuity Procedure CL-01-01-037.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
  • Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods.
  • Ability to reach above the shoulder.
  • Ability to bend/stoop.

Required Education and Experience

  • BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other core Science Field and 0-1 year related experience (in-house, co-op, or acquired outside).

Other Duties as Assigned

Please note this job description is not built to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

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 $76,000 - $95,000 annually. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. 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. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Anwesha – recently promoted to Manager, she leads a team of software engineers for our Medication Delivery business.

“I grew up in a small coastal town in India called Bhubaneswar, where we have our own traditions and culture. I think this has helped me grow personally and professionally. Working with a global team at Baxter, my background helps me to be open, appreciate and relate to people from all different places.”

Meet Sam – he has been with Baxter for over 15 years, working as an Engineering Technologist in Round Lake, IL, US.

“I have a wonderful team. They have been flexible and open to the differences in communication methods and work style necessary for me to excel. If I didn’t have that support, I wouldn’t be where I am now and I wouldn’t have been able to advance within the company. I’m proud to work at Baxter.”

Meet Erika – she has been an engineer in Round Lake, IL, US for over four years, promoted to Senior Principal Engineer in 2019.

“My involvement with National Society of Black Engineers outside of work has afforded me the opportunity to manage Baxter’s external partnership with the organization, exposing us to networking and talent that can help drive diversity and innovation, and providing opportunities for more community engagement and involvement, which I know a lot of my colleagues like.”

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