Job Description Summary

As a Staff Packaging Engineer, you will play a key role on the plant project engineering team and will focus on managing packaging projects and leading cross-functional teams to complete critical cost-improvement and sustaining projects across all packaging departments in the plant. Projects to be assigned include packaging design changes, packaging material and process changes/ improvements, implementation of cost-saving packaging technologies and regulatory graphic and label changes. As a team member you will ensure compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

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 include but are not limited to:

1. Creates and presents project business cases, creates project plans using work breakdown structures, uses project plan to track and monitor project tasks, requests and tracks capital budgets.

2. Handles vendor interactions, equipment specifications/design, concepts, and vendor negotiations.
3. Oversees machine purchase and installations, FAT, SAT, and site validation work.
4. Identifies and implements significant continuous improvement and cost-savings projects.
5. Provides lead in creativity around solving problems.
6. Generally able to identify solutions to problems encountered without assistance and develops and secures resource planning.
7. Seeks out new technologies for the purpose of improving current processes.
8. Works with all manufacturing areas within the plant regarding packaging improvements.
9. Works as a cross-functional team member with plant process engineers, management, vendors, consultants, and interfaces with other BD Plants, platform teams, and sales & marketing on the process
development, design, and implementation of device packaging improvements and technologies.

10. Lead teams in root cause analysis for packaging related issues as needed. Summarize team findings and recommendations to management.
10. Act as technical specialists advising how methods and concepts should be applied to manufacturing areas and expanded to plant-wide initiatives.
11. Plan and execute several projects in parallel.

12. Receive limited guidance to achieve broad objectives.
13. Represent the department on packaging expertise, including leading presentations.
14. Other duties as required to support the needs of the plant and business.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• BS degree required – Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum 5 years engineering experience in manufacturing or packaging required w/ BS; 2 years w/ MS.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities (KSA’s):

• Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient

• Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Proficient

• Independent thinking / Self Driven - Proficient

• Decision Making Ability - Proficient

• Machine Design – Proficient

• Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced

• Safety & Ergonomics Expertise – Proficient

• Project Management - Advanced

• Quality Systems Knowledge – Proficient

• Logistics & Planning Knowledge – Basic

• Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient

• Financial Acumen - Proficient

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA UT - Sandy

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