Staff Engineer

The mission and purpose of this team is integrating product design and manufacturing excellence using engineering principles and mathematics to deliver life-saving products worldwide. This role will work on the development of superior products and efficient processes through rigorous execution of DFMA enabling high impact innovation and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Define manufacturing technology strategy for new products (NPD) and product design changes
• Influence product design through design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) analysis
• Enable successful industrialization (internal or external) and transfer to the Specimen Management Business Unit factories
• Work with R&D & GIE across the Specimen Management Business Unit on the product design and assembly development for current and new products including proof of concept (POC) and feasibility testing support
• Perform DFMA (Design For Manufacturing and Assembly), DFSS (Design For Six Sigma) analysis, and CAD-based Assembly Tolerance Requirement (ATR) analysis
• Establish assembly requirements KPIVs and KPOVs to ensure product quality, cost and cycle time and implement process controls to ensure product quality and consistency
• Create the process/training for effective DFMA reviews and phase gates
• Ensure the assembly process in Specimen Management GIE is understood well to minimize risk

Skills & Qualifications

• Passion for developing robust, well thought-out medical device assembly equipment/processes that optimize for business success through production of high-quality products with best-in-class OEE processes
• Subject matter expertise in DFMA, engineering, and process for assembly
• Ability to review and revise detailed CAD models of product designs, ensuring accuracy/adherence to specifications, standards, manufacturing requirements
• Ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner to all levels of the organization

Experience

• B.S.: 10+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering, product design, and/or technical leadership level in Medical Device or other highly regulated industries
• M.S.: 8+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering, product design, and/or technical leadership level in Medical Device or other highly regulated industries

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.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Potential Discretionary LTI 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