Baxter

Healthcare

TechnicalLead-ValueEngineering

$112–154k Round Lake, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Technical Lead - Value Engineering at Baxter. Skills: Value Engineering, Cost Out, Technical Lead. Identify and evaluate total cost optimization opportunities. Perform structured should-cost analyses”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver material cost reduction; Deliver component cost reduction; Deliver supply resilience; Deliver margin improvement; Implement cost optimization opportunities; Maintain product performance; Maintain regulatory compliance; Maintain supply continuity

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Problem solver; Analytical capability

Eligibility Requirements

10-20% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5-8+ years experience with Bachelor’s degree, Proven experience delivering multi-million dollar value engineering savings, Proven experience leading cross-functional projects end-to-end, Working knowledge of GMP, Working knowledge of change control, Working knowledge of deviation/CAPA concepts, Working knowledge of validation/qualification principles, Analytical capability, Communication skills, Cross-functional influence skills, 10-20% travel required

Nice to Have

Experience in alternate sourcing, Supplier qualification experience, End-to-end technical and procurement leadership, Delivering cost savings

What You'll Do.

Identify and evaluate total cost optimization opportunities

Perform structured should-cost analyses

Perform clean-sheet analyses

Perform teardown analyses

Support category strategies

Facilitate cross functional Continuous Improvement events

Facilitate Kaizen events

Facilitate Cost Optimization events

Lead a cross functional technical team

Construct detailed schedules

Drive core team execution

Collaborate with core team

Guide technical support groups

Lead technical change execution

Support technical change execution

Lead specification substitution

Support specification substitution

Lead material substitution

Support material substitution

Coordinate sample builds

Support change control processes

Support implementation

Partner with Procurement

Partner with Operations

Partner with Strategy

Engage suppliers on process capability

Engage suppliers on readiness

Engage suppliers on cost transparency

Support dual qualification

Support risk mitigation

Support capacity assessments

Lead initiatives end-to-end

Track initiatives end-to-end

Develop business case

Hand over project savings

Maintain documentation of assumptions

Maintain documentation of risks

Maintain documentation of approvals

Escalate quality risks

Escalate service risks

Escalate regulatory risks

Escalate timeline risks

Document best practices

Leverage best practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Cross-functional execution; Cross-functional projects; Cross-functional Continuous Improvement; Cross-functional Kaizen; Cross-functional Cost Optimization events; Cross-functional technical team; Cross-functional R&D; Cross-functional Quality; Cross-functional Operations; Cross-functional Strategy; Cross-functional Finance

Communication Scope

Communication skills; Cross-functional influence

Process & Methodology

Project management methods, Structured project management

Full Job Description

**This is where** your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. ## **Your role at Baxter** ## **This is where your expertise helps people** You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions. Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Technical Cost Out (TCO) Lead, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission. ## **Your team** We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment. Our team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge. When you join us, you will work with a team

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