Job Description Summary
Reports directly to the Plant Manager. Oversee all aspects of Central Engineering and Manufacturing Technology in the Canaan facility to drive highly reliable processes. Develop and sustain competitive production capabilities consistent with best-cost position and product strategies. Provide technical leadership, mentor and develop technical associates, promote technical training and learning consistent with goals. Provide production capability and assistance for reliability enhancements for Canaan Plant. Assist other BD plants as needed. Manage the efforts of the Project Engineering Group and provide support to manufacturing as required for being 100% equipment up-time and zero product defects. Manage activities, processes, and people related to project engineering. Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Comply with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.
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:
Manage the engineering activities in the department so that product and process quality level goals, departmental goals, budget goals, etc., are met. Build a team that achieves results and can sustain this.
Ensure that preventative maintenance procedures and schedules are established and implemented for all equipment.
Collaborate with the Business Unit Managers in supporting any improvements to the processes and/or equipment, to ensure reliability at the highest possible levels.
As necessary, coordinate department activities with the Production, Quality Assurance, and Materials Management departments.
Collaborate with R&D engineering and manage new product/process projects from the scale-up stage through successful implementation into production.
Organize and manage all new product/process projects from scale-up stage through successful implementation into production.
Assure efficient utilization of building facilities and space to maintain business competitiveness.
Control departmental expenditures to meet budget constraints.
Draft and implement procedures that provide GMP facility control standards. These standards to equal or exceed accepted industry standards (ISO 9001, FDA GMP’s). Perform inspections and audits to assure compliance to procedures.
With the assistance of the QE and validation team, creates all necessary documentation associated with the BD change control process and coordinates validation activities to ensure on time execution to the project or process improvement plan.
Align with all local, state, federal, and BD safety laws, policies, and procedures.
Follow all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.
Performs other duties as required by the Plant Manager.
Requirements:
BA/BS Degree (Major: Engineering, Scientific Discipline, or related field); Mechanical/electrical engineering degree, preferred
5 years of proven experience in managing complex and CAPEX projects
3 years in people managing experience
Experience in high volume consumable product manufacturing; Medical device/GMP knowledge required
Strong Leadership, mentoring, developing, and coaching skills with good technical skills to balance and challenge existing technical staff in plant
Manufacturing focused & thinking - big picture capability to identify, develop, and foster technical skills and technology needs in our business units
Strong Project management skills - demonstrated project leadership, success, and good financial savvy and justification
Must understand “Lean” principals and have a working knowledge of Six-Sigma methodologies
Highly supportive of team environment, demonstrated inclusiveness and development of others
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 the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers
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Primary Work Location
USA CT - Canaan
Additional Locations
Work Shift
US BD 1st Shift 8am-530pm (United States of America)