Job Description Summary

Plan, design and coordinate the implementation of process and quality improvements in fast paced, fully automated manufacturing environment. Drive related activities in the department to support the ultimate objective of 100% equipment up-time, zero product defects and cycle time reduction.

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. 

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Responsible for process capability, cost reduction and continuous improvement project implementation within their designated manufacturing unit. Provides specific engineering work related to field of expertise with broad overlap between engineering disciplines expected. Support capacity planning and growth, as well as define budgeted rates and process documentation. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identifies and sustains BDPS work process for the manufacturing cell.

• Implements critical equipment setting and creation of standards.

• Creates technical knowledge for the manufacturing cell and transfers the knowledge to the operator and technical associates.

• Coaches associates on continuous improvement methodologies within the manufacturing cell.

• Understands losses and drives the OEE performance and develops and implements plans to eliminate top losses within manufacturing unit.

• Responsible for manufacturing cell change control including validation activities, root cause analysis of prioritized OEE losses, and quality events and deviations.

• Other duties required to support the needs of the business.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma/GED: Required

• BABS Degree: Preferred - Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred

• In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, 5 years technical or manufacturing experience required

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years Manufacturing experience preferred

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities (KSA’s):

• Effective Oral/written Communication: Proficient

• Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding: Proficient

• Independent thinking: Proficient

• Decision Making Ability: Proficient

• Machine Design: Proficient

• Troubleshooting: Proficient

• Safety & Ergonomics Expertise: Proficient

• Project Management: Proficient

• Logistics & Planning Knowledge: Proficient

• Computer Skills: Proficient

• Microsoft Office: Proficient

• Financial Acumen - Basic

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