Job Description Summary

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. 

As a member of the BD Pharmaceutical Advanced Drug Delivery Systems (ADDS) business, you will have the unique opportunity to play a vital role in the rapid scale-up of an exciting new business platform that will be a key contributor to BD’s future growth. Our mission is to become a world-class, customer focused organization that will have a significant impact in improving how patients receive drugs for their chronic conditions. You will have the advantage of combining the best of both worlds: the agility and creativity of a high-growth, start-up environment, and the backing and resources of a Fortune 500 company.

This team member should share our passion for excellence and innovation while actively building on their motivation to design and build this family of self-administered injection products from the ground up.

The new hire will join a New Product Development team and will be responsible for leading and/or participating in the design and development activities from concept all the way through commercial launch of the product with a focus on technical activities including designing, optimizing, analyzing, prototyping, testing and validating products of moderate scope/complexity.

Job Duties include:

• Provide solid technical engineering skill.

• Lead and/or contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects in a design control environment. 

• Set and adjust priorities for self and contribute to team planning.

• Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training, and education of sound quality assurance principles.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedure.

Project Responsibilities:

• Product development: Plan, implement, monitor and deliver designated tasks and deliverables.  Responsible for solving technical problems.  Accountable for success of assigned tasks and deliverables.  Participate in periodic design reviews of projects.

• Technology transfer: Participate in implementation of transition from research to development to manufacturing.

• Process effectiveness: Ensure appropriate processes are followed for effective and timely engagement of related parties in completion of designated project activities.

• Innovation: Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.  Solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practical.

• Customer focus: Execute an understanding of customer needs and processes to ensure relevant and innovative product development solutions.

• Continuous learning: Actively seek training to improve skills.  Ensure technical lessons are reviewed, learned, and disseminated.  Actively teach and promote learning.

Scope

• Works under general direction.  Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

• Works with other R&D team members, as well as cross-functional team members to achieve goals.

• Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues with specific projects.

Leadership

• Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for the successful and timely completion of designated tasks.

• Hold and encourage frequent formal and informal communication within the team and the rest of the organization to ensure dissemination of important information.

• Assess people and situations and act accordingly.  Demonstrate persuasion and timing skills.  Remain open to be persuaded when appropriate.

• Promote and leverage diversity to achieve best outcomes.  Ensure all interested parties have opportunities to influence and contribute to decisions and outcomes.

• Demonstrate and promote leadership courage by doing what is right. 

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Materials Science, or Biomedical Engineer or closely released disciplines preferred

• Minimum 3 years relevant medical device product design & development experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience

• Experience with developing products or implementing product changes through a structured, phase-gated, product development process

• Experience identifying (through a variety of methods, including observation and solicitation), articulating, and prioritizing customer needs and requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of product development considerations for tightly controlled, high-volume manufacturing processes

• Demonstrated experience with all phases of the Design Control process

• Demonstrated understanding of the requirements management process, with demonstrated experience in design verification strategy and implementation

• Demonstrated experience in a technical role on a cross-functional product development team, including technical leadership of small scope R&D workstreams

• Excellent understanding of medical device product development risk management methodologies

• Proficiency with statistical data analysis techniques and Design for Six Sigma methodologies

• Strong Team orientation with excellent interpersonal skills, influence skills, and communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• ME/MS in Mechanical, Materials Science, or Biomedical Engineering or closely related disciplines a plus

• CSWP Certified SolidWorks Professional a plus

• Clear understanding of manufacturing process validation including FAI/FAT, development and IQ/OQ/PQ

• Understanding of IP considerations

• Intellectual curiosity coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate (verbal & written) concepts

• Demonstrated versatility and learning agility

• Proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis involving multiple components

• Design and execution of user studies in support of product requirement specification development.

• Experience with designing for high-volume manufacturing methods such as plastic injection molding and automated assembly/packaging processes.

• Experience with design optimization for multi-component mechanical assemblies or systems involving injection molded and compression molded components.

• Clear understanding of fixture design including basic machining considerations and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).

• Analytical Modeling / FEA

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.

• Annual Bonus

Health and Well-being Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Hospital Care Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care with life insurance

Other Well-being Resources

• Anxiety management program
• Wellness incentives
• Sleep improvement program
• Diabetes management program
• Virtual physical therapy
• Emotional/mental health support programs
• Weight management programs
• Gastrointestinal health program
• Substance use management program
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit

Retirement and Financial Well-being

• BD 401(k) Plan
• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Financial counseling
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
• Daily Pay
• College financial aid and application guidance

Life Balance Programs

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Group auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Discounts on products and services
• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employer matching donation
• Workplace accommodations

Other Life Balance Programs

• Adoption assistance
• Backup day care and eldercare
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes

Leave Programs

• Bereavement leaves
• Military leave
• Personal leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FML)
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave

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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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

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