Process & Project Engineer

at  Baxter

THIS IS WHERE YOU SAVE AND SUSTAIN LIVES

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.
Baxter Thetford are looking for a self-motivated & experienced Project Engineer to join our team, supporting the frontline manufacturing of intravenous fluid products using automated process to the defined standards of Quality, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and EH&S while continuously improving the process. You will be responsible and accountable to deliver the future business needs in terms of overall performance of the new technologies

We offer some fantastic benefits which are listed below:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Employee discount scheme
• Blue light card
• Fantastic internal progression opportunities
• Subsided canteen
• Westfield healthcare
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Employee assistance programme

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, electronic, chemical, process, manufacturing) or HNC (ideally Engineering / manufacturing / Industrial Design)
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding and experience of all Microsoft package
• Understanding and experience in using statistics for analysis, trending etc
• Understanding and experience in using problem solving tools such as DMAIC, 5Why, Fishbone, A3 etc
• Experience of performing basic maintenance activities and an understanding of mechanical, electrical and automation principles
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and at all levels

• Provide process documentation and operating instructions
• Understand the end to end process from weighing and mixing of raw materials through to packing and release of final product. Assess processes, take measurements and interpret data
• Develop, configure and optimize industrial processes from inception through to start up and certification
• Design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes
• Ensure the new processes are designed and run to deliver high quality products at lowest costs, while ensuring that the new processes to align to EHS, GMP and 6s methodology. Develop methodologies, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
• Perform process simulations
• Ensure continuous improvement processes in Patient safety and Quality, Growth through innovation, Best place to work and Industry leading performance related to the technologies used.
• To monitor the OEE of the Process equipment including the racking automation systems, and identify and implement improvements
• To develop regular routine planned maintenance tasks for the production line equipment in line with the procedures and programmes in place.
• Actively participate and lead (when necessary) the engineering brief and update visual management boards
• Carry out training activities for team members on the production processes using various techniques to ensure competency,
• Understanding of visual inspection systems (e.g. vision cameras, serialisation)
• Understanding of robotic equipment such as loaders and RFID truck handling systems.
• Perform and handle risk assessments according to Baxter standards