Technical Lead - Value Engineering

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate total cost optimization opportunities across materials, components, and processes.
• Perform structured should-cost, clean-sheet, and teardown analyses to support category strategies.
• Lead cross-functional technical teams through the planning and execution of value engineering projects.
• Manage technical change execution, including specification updates and material substitutions.
• Coordinate sample builds, trials, and testing to ensure product performance and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Procurement, R&D, Quality, and Operations to drive margin improvement and supply resilience.
• Track initiatives end-to-end, from business case development to final handover of savings to operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Plastics, Chemicals, Packaging, or Manufacturing engineering.
• 5-8+ years of professional experience in a relevant engineering field.
• Proven track record of delivering multi-million dollar value engineering savings.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects end-to-end using structured project management methods.
• Working knowledge of GMP, change control, deviation/CAPA concepts, and validation/qualification principles.
• Must not be allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporin drugs.
• Ability to travel 10-20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in alternate sourcing and supplier qualification (APQP/PPAP) within regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with cost modeling, should-costing, or clean-sheet methodologies.
• Expertise in value engineering and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience managing insourcing transitions and technology transfer activities.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
• Paid parental leave and family medical leave.
• Educational assistance programs.

About the Company

Baxter is a global healthcare leader dedicated to a mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation, redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact on patients around the world. We foster a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration where every individual is empowered to make a meaningful impact.