Principal Engineer - Facilities & Critical Systems

$104,000 - $143,000/Yr

Baxter International - Cleveland, MS

Full-time - Principal

Cleveland, MS

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Engineer at Baxter plays a crucial role in supporting the facilities, utilities, and building infrastructure at the Cleveland manufacturing campus. This position involves technical support, project management, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, all aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and other departments for improving plant systems in compliance with FDA and corporate specifications.
• Support critical systems including Distilled Water (WFI), HVAC, fluid systems, and electrical systems.
• Manage facilities/utilities projects from inception through completion.
• Lead the Cleveland site Lean Energy Management Program.
• Assist in implementing reliability centered maintenance (RCM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) for utility systems.
• Ensure compliance with PMs, maintenance documentation, training, quality, safety, and GMP requirements.
• Promote a positive and equitable working environment aligned with Baxter's Shared Values.
• Support and emphasize safety and quality commitments within the department.
• Direct resources efficiently and productively.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 4-6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a GMP setting (medical device or pharmaceutical).
• Experience with HVAC, clean rooms, boiler control room operations, WFI generation, and power distribution systems is preferred.
• Strong communication, administrative, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.
• Proficient in MS Office and enterprise-level systems (e.g., Coupa, Maximo, Trackwise).
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety guidelines applicable to the medical device/pharmaceutical industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Best in Class Methods (Lean, Six Sigma, JIT, FIFO).
• Project management skills with financial tracking and cash flow forecasting capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement