Join BD as a Staff Engineer Cannula COE in Columbus, USA. In this role, you will lead manufacturing improvements, equipment acquisition, and cost reduction projects to support medical technology development. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, with travel up to 30% of the time.
Requirements
Education: BA/BS Degree in Science, Industrial Management, Engineering, or related field (or High School Diploma with equivalent experience).
Experience: 5+ years of experience, with Cannula engineering highly preferred.
Skills: Advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management. Proficient in machine design, quality systems, safety and ergonomics, and financial competence.
Skills & Responsibilities
Project management: Plan and implement major projects including equipment needs, maintenance, and process relocations.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Apply problem-solving techniques to address manufacturing issues and support new product start-ups.
Machine design: Coordinate design activities with vendors and internal departments, and approve drawings.
Quality systems: Create detailed process descriptions and ensure regulatory compliance through the ECO process.
Potential transition routes: People from manufacturing engineer or process engineer roles may bring mechanical design and project management skills, alongside meeting the engineering degree and medical device industry experience requirements.
Job description
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
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.
Job Description
ISCE Cannula COE Staff Engineer
In this Staff Engineer role within the ISCE Cannula Center of Excellence, you will focus on transferring, developing, and implementing improved manufacturing methods, procedures, and processes. This position is self-directed and demands an individual with an ambitious outlook who can juggle multiple projects and deliver flawless results. You will provide technical support for new product development and material implementation, ensuring our operations are exceptionally efficient and of the highest quality. Travel up to 30% of the time may be required for this role.
Responsibilities
Project Planning – Prepare and implement plans for major projects, including future machine and equipment needs, preventive maintenance, new product support, process relocation, and improvements. Your proposals will include technical approaches, implementation costs, resource needs, and time schedules.
Process & Product Data – Maintain a thorough understanding of new methods, equipment, product specifications, waste, costs, throughput rates, and material costs. Use this technical data to justify new equipment and cost reduction projects.
Documentation – Create detailed process descriptions and manufacturing specifications. Document all equipment, machines, and tooling with accurate prints and maintenance instructions. Ensure regulatory compliance through the ECO process.
Manufacturing Support – Provide technical mentorship during the start-up of newly introduced or altered products and processes. Apply problem-solving techniques to address manufacturing issues and make informed decisions.
Equipment – Plan and acquire capital equipment, involving gathering quotes, researching vendors, budgeting, and scheduling. Manage the installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of new or updated equipment, ensuring safety, dependability, quality, and cost-efficiency.
Design – Coordinate design activities with vendors and internal departments. Develop and implement complex designs and approve drawings within your expertise.
Cost Reduction – Propose cost reduction ideas and manage projects to meet productivity objectives. Initiate and manage cost improvement projects, overseeing their budgets and writing comprehensive CB-2s.
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent experience - Required
BA/BS Degree in Science, Industrial Management, Engineering, or a related field - Required
Minimum Experience:
5+ years of experience, Cannula engineering highly preferred.
Proven track record in a similar engineering role
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Effective oral and written communication - Proficient
Ability to work as part of a team and foster team building - Proficient
Independent thinking and dedication - Proficient
Decision-making ability - Proficient
Machine design - Proficient
Troubleshooting and problem-solving - Advanced
Safety and ergonomics expertise - Proficient
Project management - Advanced
Quality systems knowledge - Proficient
Logistics and planning knowledge - Basic
Computer skills (Microsoft Office) - Proficient
Financial competence - Proficient
Why Join Us?
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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
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.
