Job Description Summary

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Associate Staff Value Engineer with 8 years of expertise in product design, design control, and value engineering methodologies. This role is critical in driving cost-effective, high-quality product solutions across the development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while optimizing design for manufacturability, sustainability, and performance.

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. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional value engineering initiatives to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality or performance.

• Represent the R&D function while collaborating with Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure concepts meet the Design Input’s defined for the product.

• Analyze product designs and specifications to identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, and material optimization.

• Develop and maintain design control documentation including design history files (DHF), risk management files, and verification/validation protocols.

• Drive design reviews and facilitate root cause analysis for design-related issues.

• Support regulatory submissions by ensuring design documentation meets FDA, ISO 13485, and other applicable standards.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in value engineering and design control best practices.

• Utilize tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, CAD, and PLM systems to support engineering decisions.

• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies to continuously improve product design and cost efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.

• 8 years of experience in product development, value engineering, and design control within a regulated industry (medical devices preferred).

• Deep understanding of design control requirements under FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485.

• Proven track record of leading successful value engineering projects with measurable cost savings.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in engineering tools and software.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar methodologies.

• Familiarity with Design for Reliability (DfR) and Design for Manufacturability (DfM) principles.

• Knowledge of materials science and supplier collaboration for cost optimization.

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 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

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.

Required Skills

Design Controls, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Product Design, Value Engineering (VE)

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

USA UT - Sandy

Additional Locations

USA UT - Salt Lake City

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