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Quality Engineer

Req # JR - 180263 Location Irvine, California, United States Job Category Engineering Date posted 11/04/2025
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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

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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. 

Your Role

Lead product and process improvement & NCR/CAPA projects with minimal supervision, managing cross-functional teams to timely and effective closure. · Apply problem-solving methodology (e.g. Lean & Six Sigma) to arrive at robust and practical solutions in an expedited manner. · Perform root cause investigation analysis and data trending for NCR/CAPA. · Manage project documentation in “TrackWise” system in compliance with Baxter practices and procedures. · Perform monitoring of metrics in support of site and company goals and objectives. · Support other teams in Investigation of customer complaints or internal events.

Your Team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.

Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each day. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Apply sound engineering practices and problem-solving methodology (e.g. Lean & Six Sigma) to arrive at robust and practical solutions in an expedited manner.
  • Act independently with minimal supervision to investigate and analyze process or product issues and design improvement suggestions based on recent technical knowledge.
  • Perform root cause investigation analysis and document within the quality system as appropriate (NCR/CAPA).
  • Design and perform routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data and reports results.
  • Perform engineering studies on new equipment to determine proper settings, control points, etc. including data gathering during start up and test batches.
  • Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues.
  • Write, execute, and develop report for validation activities, including qualification protocols.
  • Perform work assignments within production department that include training, technical support and/or process trouble shooting support.
  • Lead product and process improvement & NCR/CAPA projects with minimal supervision, managing cross-functional teams to timely and effective closure.
  • Serve as CAPA Site Representative and Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide training to local employees as needed on relevant area(s).

What You'll Bring

  • Understanding of engineering principles in various engineering disciplines related to medical device manufacturing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering. 1 - 3 years of experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively run projects and direct the activities associated with those systems in regulated environment.
  • Strong command of problem-solving techniques and ability to coach others in their application.
  • Must be able to write clearly and informatively, present numerical data effectively, able to read and interpret written information.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, documentation practices (cGDPs), be self-motivated and possess strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Working knowledge of FDA quality system regulations.
  • Working knowledge of Quality Management System.

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 $72,000 - $99,000 annually. The estimated salary is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. 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 on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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 are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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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