Sr. Process Development Engineer

Job Description Summary

Position Summary:

This position actively participates as a key cross‑functional team member on new product development projects with a focus on design for manufacturability and the design, development, implementation and validation of manufacturing processes, test methods and equipment.

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 Med Tech 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.

• Own the design, development, implementation, and validation of manufacturing processes for new products. This will include leading process development reviews, communicating process status and plans.
• Lead project meetings and reviews with multi‑functional team members to supervise project status and optimally follow up on action items.
• Connect with multi‑functional team members and suppliers to understand and resolve product process and equipment specifications.
• May supervise and own the career development of technicians and/or engineers.
• Document process development including manufacturing procedures, protocols, and reports.
• Develop and maintain a broad knowledge of product design, manufacture, and assembly techniques.
• Estimate resource requirements, workload assignment, production times for manufacturing processes.
• Train technicians, engineers, operations and quality assurance on new design and process development and test methods.
• Lead the manufacturing site selection process based on the evaluation of internal manufacturing sites, suppliers, and/or contract manufacturers.
• Participate in or create and control a project budget (expense and/or capital expenditure).
• Participate as an authority and/or lead design and technology transfers to manufacturing.

• Shown hands‑on technical aptitude.
• Strong written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead multi‑functional teams.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and write reports.
• Ability to build and implement project plans.
• Basic tooling, design and drafting knowledge.

• Experience with process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Solid understanding of DOE and other statistical methods.
• Knowledge of cGMP and GLP.
• Training in LEAN, Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma.
• Experience in design and technology transfers.
• PMO certification.

• Minimum B.S. degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of industrial experience in process development, preferably in medical device or other regulated FDA/QSR and ISO environment (Master’s degree plus 4 years or Ph.D. degree with 3 years, medical device or equivalent industry experience).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use sight, and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and office equipment. The employee frequently is required to verbally connect with other associates. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be in an open cubicle environment. Candidate must be able to work in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced environment.

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, family status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility, or veteran status, and other legally‑protected characteristics.