Senior Engineer, Weld Manufacturing, Baxter

Baxter

Location:

United States, Batesville, Indiana

Category:

Manufacturing

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

88000.00 - 121000.00 USD / Year

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

The Senior Engineer, Weld Manufacturing at Baxter plays a critical role in improving and designing fabrication, weld, and production processes while focusing on safety, cost-efficiency, and quality. The role involves applying lean methodologies, troubleshooting production challenges, designing robotic weld cells, and overseeing weld validation processes. The job supports Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives globally.

Job Responsibility:

Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, weld processes, quality control standards, or product design, powder coating, materials and parts
Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing
Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information
Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods
Perform nonconforming material analysis and create NCM reports
Work with Quality Control on reducing the NCMRs
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate, weld, paint, plate parts or products and to achieve maximum efficiency and utilization
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports
Ability to design and set up weld robot cells for maximum efficiency
Update/create documentation for job instructions, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
Ensure safety procedures are followed, work areas are clean and maintained, and the department is following regulatory compliance requirements
Evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan
Recommend design modifications to eliminate inefficiencies within the weld process
Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness
Supervise the work of technicians and other associates as needed
Provide shop floor support and develop welding processes for new products
Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
Over 2 years of job-related experience in manufacturing and weld engineering
Experience with Lean Manufacturing disciplines
Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy in a broad range of tasks associated with production welding with limited supervision
Knowledge of design techniques, weld tooling, and weld processes involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
A strong mechanical and metallurgical background with a thorough knowledge of GMAW, GMAW-P, RSW, GTAW is preferred
Knowledge of welding processes, equipment and robotic applications
Ability to develop, lead and execute multiple projects, simultaneously and still meet desired results
Demonstrated leadership of capital / CI projects focused on meeting departmental goals
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Talking to others to convey information accurately and effectively
Experienced in weld validations, weld processes and developing welding procedure specifications (WPS)
Experience with or understanding of IQ, OQ and PQ applications related to validation of equipment and processes
Proficient with Solid Edge or Solid Works or Auto-CAD programs
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
The ability to program welding robots is preferred
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation.

Nice to have:

A strong mechanical and metallurgical background with a thorough knowledge of GMAW, GMAW-P, RSW, GTAW is preferred
The ability to program welding robots is preferred.

What we offer:

Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

View All Jobs In This Company

Job Link Share:

Senior Engineer, Weld Manufacturing