Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will be the site engineering team leader for the function. This person will be responsible for detailed project management, engineering support and direction for manufacturing engineering activities to support the continuity of business for all products at the Tempe site. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will also be responsible for collaborating with the design center for commercialization of new products, line extensions, maintenance of business and capacity/capital improvement plans. This person acts as the critical technical SME/liaison between the plant and the design center. They will also plan, organize, and coordinate the activities of direct reports and participate as an active member of the site’s Leadership Team.

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. 

Responsibilities

• Support the plant’s continuity of business activities including:

  • Creation of plans and schedules for projects/CTW that may include:

    • Purchasing and installing/validating new equipment and production areas

    • Process improvements and validations (TMVs, IQ/OQ/PQ)

• Supporting investigations and requirements of the QMS

• Identifying opportunities for improvement in the areas that may include:

  • Material flow/lean improvements

  • Efficiency in material and labor usage

  • Preparation and presentation of AFEs

• Preparing the Capital Budget and maintaining control of expenditures

• Performance Management Responsibilities

  • Leading and coordinating activities that involve cross-functional teams

  • Establishing priorities and assigning work to team

  • Providing updates to all levels of the organization

  • Developing and maintaining budgets

  • Developing, coaching and performance management of direct reports

  • Advising team to facilitate schedule achievement or resolve technical/operational problems in support of plant goals

  • Reviews and approves documentation and checks for completeness and accuracy

  • Acts as an internal consultant for other projects within Tempe, PI and BD

• Collaborate with Product Development/R&D Team to successfully support all activities to launch, transfer, maintain and commercialize new or legacy products from design to manufacturing including participation in the following areas:

  • Development and management of a transition plan and team

  • Process and method documentation, methods and labor standards review

  • Component inventory transition plan

  • Facility selection, coordination & preparation

  • Coordination and validation of all new supplier tooling and molds

  • Equipment moves and installation

  • IQ, OQ, PQ protocol development and execution. 

  • Validation and training support

  • Design reviews and design for manufacturability

  • Evaluation and recommendation of new materials

  • Changes to legacy products’ cost estimates or process in conjunction with the design center

• Special projects and other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree required

• Minimum of (5) years relevant experience preferred

• 2-3 years as a People Leader

• Solid foundation in GMP, process validation and control and statistical methods

Knowledge and Skills:

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in project management and leadership

• High level of written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to conceptualize ideas, motivate and focus individuals and teams and drive projects through completion on time and on budget

• Understanding and ability to execute DOE, Pr