Job Description Summary

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. 

The Quality Engineer I is accountable for supporting production or manufacturing activities through the application of Quality engineering skills for medical devices. This person will understand, improve, and control operational processes to realize predictable product flow while satisfying established BD standards of quality.  Successful performance requires close work with Quality Management, Operations personnel, and/or BD associates to assure compliance with all BD quality policies, procedures, and practices.

Job responsibilities include:

• Follows company procedures and makes basic procedural updates.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable Regulatory, Corporate and/or Business Unit requirements.

• Track, trend, and report quality metrics such as nonconformances.  This is achieved through effective analysis of quality data, provide recommendation to address adverse trend.

• Provides audit support (preparation, closure, etc. activities)

• Establishes a strong working relationship with all levels of operations to appropriately monitor and analyze in-process inspection, process control activity, waste and reject rates, Preventative Maintenance (PM) compliance, environmental control and customer complaint levels in order to take a lead role in identifying and documenting continuous improvement projects.

• Supports appropriate activities to address product nonconformances through MRB and CAPA process.  This will include effective Root Cause Analysis methodology.

• Additional responsibilities maybe evaluated and or added, based on business and quality needs.  Performs other tasks assigned by management as required.

• Revises policies/procedures.  Prepares reports, including quantitative / qualitative analysis, summaries, and protocols.

• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions to problems with broad scope and complexity.

• Support the change control process, such the Assessment of Change Request or Change Events, as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering.

• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience or a combination of higher education and relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Moderate knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.

• Knowledgeable with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14971.

• Root cause investigation and implementation of corrective / preventive actions

• Proficiency in Minitab or other statistical software, MS Excel, and MS Word required.  Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers 

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