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Summary

The Principal Engineer is to display standard engineering principles to resolve difficult problems, from conception to final design with team input.

The Principal Engineer is to Plan, schedule and lead project assignments in the evaluation, selection and adaptation of various engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria with minimal guidance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities.  

Interface with development groups and technical support groups.Devise new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.Able to prioritize multiple tasks.Supervises / coordinates a Snr Engineer / Engineer and / or coordinator on assigned work. Ensure that the right choices are being made with regards to material choice, overall set design and supplier selection within the Baxter operation.Be knowledgeable of various manufacturing processes such as: assembly, extrusion and moulding.Work towards meeting the intended use of the product in the various countries of sales, as applicable to the project s/he is leading.Work towards developing/sustaining a product in accordance with Baxter’s defined Quality and Regulatory standards.Be responsible for finalizing any reports/presentations related to his projects and any other necessary reports as the need arises.Be responsible for the assignment of project activities within his/her project team, to meet committed milestones and project objectives. Design Verification and Validation are to be carried out in accordance with ISO Standards, CE Norms, FDA, country specific norms and Baxter’s Quality Manual. Design Verification Testing is to be planned/executed based upon knowledge of materials, fluid dynamics and correct usage/applicability of available equipment.Be able to work with the Project Management Office (PMO), to plan out resources, budget, timelines throughout the project development lifecycle.Be able to present the work achieved by his/her team to different stakeholders (as applicable)Design with manufacturability in mind; leading his/her team through various development activities that would eventually allow a smooth design transfer to manufacturing.

Qualifications. 

Number of years of experience: 5 – 8 years

Field of expertise: Technical Management, Project Management, Leadership

Education and/or Experience. 

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)

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