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Principal Engineer – Nutrition Containers

Lead the end-to-end design and validation of clinical nutrition containers
Braine-l'Alleud, Walloon Brabant, Belgium
Senior
15 hours agoBe an early applicant
Baxter

Baxter

A global medical products company that specializes in dialysis treatments, critical care, and hospital products.

Shape the Future of Clinical Nutrition at Baxter

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.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead Engineering Projects: Drive the design and development of containers, from concept through validation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
  • Technical Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert in container design, risk project management, and verification/validation activities.
  • Problem Solving & Innovation: Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex design challenges and lead root cause investigations (DMAIC approach).
  • Project Management: Independently manage sub-projects within cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
  • Team Development: Manage and mentor a small team of engineers based in Malta & Belgium, fostering growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams across Baxter's global network.

What You'll Bring

  • Master's degree in engineering or a related field.
  • 5–10 years of experience in product design, preferably in medical devices or pharmaceutical packaging.
  • Strong understanding of cross-disciplinary engineering practices.
  • Proven ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders.
  • Experience in risk management and design validation.
  • People leadership skills with a fair and ethical approach to team development.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer

At Baxter, we offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where innovation thrives. You'll find opportunities for global career growth, competitive benefits, and the flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance—all within a purpose-driven culture focused on making a real impact.

Why Join Us in Braine-l'Alleud?

Our Braine-l'Alleud site is a key center of excellence for Baxter in Europe. It offers a modern, collaborative workspace and a strong community of professionals dedicated to healthcare innovation. It's the perfect setting to grow your career while making a real difference.

Ready to engineer solutions that matter?

Apply now and help us shape the future of clinical nutrition at Baxter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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Principal Engineer – Nutrition Containers
Braine-l'Alleud, Walloon Brabant, Belgium
Engineering
About Baxter
A global medical products company that specializes in dialysis treatments, critical care, and hospital products.