Job Description Summary

Job Summary:

Reports to the Engineering Supervisor.   Responsible for the implementation of project and process support activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals.   Primary focus in areas of capacity expansion, quality/waste improvement and cost improvement programs.   Required to handle multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Becton Dickinson is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer for a direct-hire position located at their state-of-the-art facility in Sumter, SC located about 30 minutes east of Columbia, SC.   BD is offering a competitive compensation package for this role including relocation for non-local candidates.   Additional benefits include annual bonuses, long-term incentives, full medical benefits from day-1, and holidays and vacations.

BD's Sumter facility is a high-volume automated assembly and packaging operation for medical device products.   This location makes many of the products used every day in hospitals, doctors offices, and other health organizations.   This is an FDA regulated facility that applies GMP practices with a strong focus on safety and quality.      

BD offers and environment of continuous improvement and a constant pursuit of excellence.   Additionally, the BD culture encourages professional development, teamwork and individual success, and a rewarding long-term career.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements and capital equipment project management activities. Proficient in mechanical design and solving of automated assembly machines and equipment.

• Directs personnel in the troubleshooting and maintenance of cam driven mechanisms and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment used in the production process.

• Supports the plant manufacturing effort, with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution. Specific focus will be in areas of improving chronic issues related to quality, waste and equipment efficiency.   Establishes which elements comprising a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision and which items would be best contracted.   Secure quotations and select contractors; direct the contractors efforts or the efforts of in-house forces to a satisfactory scheduled completion of the necessary work. Supervise and inspect all work in-process by contractors or plant forces; provide guidance where necessary.

• Responsible for coordinating activities between equipment vendors, Division R & D and plant functional departments on their assignments.

• Ability to handle projects of a moderate to large scope requiring extensive coordination. Will be required to handle several assignments (project & process duties) simultaneously

• Prepares and submits capital appropriation requests and controls expenditures on these projects as required.  Responsible for the recommendation of capital equipment or process modifications, their physical installation, debugging and associated training of production personnel.

• As required within the scope of their duty, be responsible for all associated documentation, including; but not limited to, the following:  Validations, Operations Procedures, Preventive Maintenance Schedules, Engineering Change Notifications, Spare Parts Listings, etc.

• Required to develop a firm understanding of all the equipment for which they are responsible for to include set-up, adjustment, and assessment of continuous improvement.

• Responsible for identification and implementation of budgeted cost reductions and productivity improvements in their area of responsibility.

• Direct the efforts of support personnel such as machinists and technicians, etc. in the modification, adjustment, removal and installation of new or existing equipment as required.

Requirements:

• Must have Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufact