Manufacturing Unit Process Engineer

Job Description Summary

Responsible for process capability, cost reduction, and continuous improvement project implementation within the designated manufacturing unit. Provides specific engineering work related to your field of expertise with broad overlap between engineering disciplines. Supports capacity planning and growth, defines budgeted rates and process documentation, and ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures, and best practices, as well as all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations.

Requires regular, punctual attendance. Ability to read, write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

• Implementing and sustaining BD Excellence work process for the manufacturing unit.
• Identifying critical equipment settings and creating standards to optimize performance and consistency.
• Developing and transferring technical knowledge to operators and technical associates, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Coaching associates on continuous improvement methodologies, empowering them to identify and eliminate waste and inefficiencies.
• Analyzing top losses within the manufacturing unit, developing and implementing plans to eliminate these losses and drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) performance.
• Overseeing manufacturing unit change control, including validation activities, root cause analysis of prioritized OEE losses, quality events, and deviations.
• Supporting capacity planning and growth initiatives, defining budgeted rates, and maintaining comprehensive process documentation.
• Ensuring the safety of all associates and the quality of the products.
• Ensuring new manufacturing processes and process improvements align with Manufacturing Unit objectives.
• Ensuring equipment is running efficiently and optimally, maximizing uptime and productivity.
• Analyzing the current state of equipment efficiency to drive OEE improvement and sustainability.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS Degree: required;
  Engineering, Mechanical Engineering field preferred.
• 3 years manufacturing experience or 2 years medical manufacturing experience desired.

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities (KSA’s):

• Effective oral/written communication – Proficient.
• Team building – Proficient.
• Independent thinking / self‑driven – Proficient.
• Decision making ability – Proficient.
• Machine design – Proficient.
• Troubleshooting / problem solving – Advanced.
• Safety & ergonomics expertise – Proficient.
• Project management – Basic.
• Quality systems knowledge – Proficient.
• Logistics & planning knowledge – Basic.
• Computer skills / Microsoft Office – Proficient.
• Financial acumen – Basic.

• BD is a smoke‑free campus. Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or in the parking areas.
• False eyelashes, press‑on fingernails, and jewelry are not allowed on the production floor including dermals; any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor.
• Shoes are required to be steel‑toe and non‑slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

BD prioritizes on‑site collaboration. For most roles, a minimum of four days of in‑office presence per week is required. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements. Certain roles may require proof of full COVID‑19 vaccination. Requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions, encouraging you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s a place where we help each other be great, do what’s right, hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. We welcome people with imagination and drive to help reinvent the future of health.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

Primary

Work Location:

USA SC – Sumter. More locations may be available.

Work Shift:

NA (United States of America).

Salary Range: $71,000.00 – $84,000.00 per year.