Job Description Summary

The Sr. Engineer in Medication Delivery will impact health care and the MDVC (Medication Delivery and Catheter Care) Platform by driving end-to-end product lifecycle management activities including supply continuity, quality / regulatory compliance, and cost improvement, as well as commercialization of new products (through line extensions and/or innovation). Accountable for timely completion of project and business goals, the candidate is responsible for all elements of design control to ensure product safety and efficacy.

The ideal candidate will plan and participate in executing technical and cross-functional project work which may include all phases of product development, including: design and development planning; requirements definition; product development; root cause analysis; test method development; and design verification/validation. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to participate in the development of capabilities for evaluating products and technologies that will help meet current and future clinical unmet needs.

The candidate will contribute to building organizational effectiveness through creating, leveraging and sharing best practices; leading and mentoring others; seeking and providing training; driving technical and workflow innovation. Execution of project work is performed with some oversight.

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. 

Project Responsibilities

The candidate will create / edit / maintain:

• Project plans

• Design & development plans

• Mechanical fixture designs

• Functional testing instructions / methods

• Statistical sampling plans / rationales

• Documentation for design verification, design validation, design reviews, design transfer and design history

Leadership

• Accountability: Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for the successful and timely completion of designated tasks. Ability to lead and teach others to assess project / program needs, formulate strategy, build support, and execute; proactively identify and mitigate organizational, project, and business risks. 

• R&D Communication: Hold and encourage frequent formal and informal communication within the team and the rest of the organization to ensure dissemination of important information.

• Influence Others: Strong interpersonal influence and persuasion skills; situational awareness; ability to persuade or be persuaded based on evidence. Inclusive work environment. Promote and leverage diversity to achieve best outcomes.

• Dealing with Ambiguity: Developing agility and action orientation when facing change and uncertainty. Effectively manage change.

• Developing ability to work with autonomy; ability to lead and mentor others. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

• Minimum 3 years of experience in medical device or other regulated industry

• Track Record of Technical Problem Solving through application of engineering principles

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing processes

• Experience developing and commercializing medical devices

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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 CO