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BD

Staff Design Quality Engineer

Location:  Covington, USA
Location flexibility:  4 office days / week – Based on location and role requirements.
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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

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, and Inspectors.
  • Lead and support quality engineering projects that enhance quality systems, procedures, and compliance processes.
  • Develop test protocols and final reports to support regulatory submissions, including FDA 510(k), PMA, CE Mark, and international product registrations.
  • Support early-stage product innovation activities by contributing quality expertise during pre-concept and front-end development of new technologies.
  • Develop and maintain Risk Management Files, coordinating input across cross-functional design teams.
  • Participate in the creation and execution of Design Verification and Design Validation protocols, analyze results, and determine overall design acceptability.
  • Contribute to project Trace Matrices, Product Performance Specifications, Product Development Plans, and other design control documentation in accordance with the BD UCC product development process.
  • Coordinate and document external laboratory testing activities, including cleaning and reprocessing validations.
  • Develop and improve inspection and test methods aligned with product specifications.
  • Support shelf-life and stability studies by developing test protocols and final reports used to establish expiration dating.
  • Perform test method validations to ensure analytical and physical testing methods are accurate, precise, reliable, and reproducible.
  • Create and maintain inspection plans for components, subassemblies, and finished products.
  • Support the development of manufacturing control plans for both internal and outsourced manufacturing processes.
  • Lead or support risk management activities, including AFMEA, DFMEA, and PFMEA development.
  • Conduct and support process development studies to evaluate new manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Design, qualify, and validate inspection methods, testing equipment, and measurement systems.

Required Qualifications:

  • B.S. and 8 years experience in Quality Engineering discipline including design controls, product/process validation, risk management, and technical problem solving OR
  • M.S. and 6 years experience in Quality Engineering discipline including design controls, product/process validation, risk management, and technical problem solving.
  • Ability to Travel

Knowledge and Skills:

  • A high level of competence in Quality Technology, statistical techniques, and six sigma tools including: sampling plans, process capability analysis, gage R&R, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression, and design of experiments.
  • Strong Design Control understanding from concept to launch; including in post-market activities (including complaints, failure investigations, and CAPAs).
  • Applied Knowledge of the requirements of FDA QSR, ISO13485and ISO 9001.

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.

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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.

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 GA - Covington BMD

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Working at BD

4 office days / week – Based on location and role requirements.

A little flex time – Based on role requirements.

Company benefits

Health insurance
__ days annual leave + bank holidays
Accrued annual leave
Company shutdown periods
Optional unpaid leave
Reservist leave
Buy or sell annual leave
Compassionate leave
Dental coverage
Fertility benefits
Hertility subscription
Mental health pathway
On-site wellness services
Complimentary Medical Services
Eye Care Support
Fertility treatment leave
Men’s health support
Mental health platform access
Personalised nutrition plan
Wellbeing allowance
Women’s health support
Critical Illness Insurance
Family health insurance
Gym membership
Menopause support
Mental health first aiders
Mental health support
Private GP service
Wellbeing incentive programme
Mentoring
Coaching
Learning platform
Further education support
Study support
Professional subscriptions
Collaboration spaces
Bike parking
On-site wellness room
Secure on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
On-site barista
Private booths
Sensory-Friendly Setup
Chill out zone
Ergonomic workstations
Meditation space
On-site catering
On-site gym
On-site shower
On-site workout classes
Adoption leave
Eldercare services
Shared parental leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Summer holiday childcare
Carer’s leave
Emergency leave
Pregnancy support
401K
Annual pay rises
Equity packages
Salary advance
Additional voluntary pension contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Income protection
Life assurance
Salary sacrifice
Nursery salary sacrifice scheme
Annual bonus
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Life insurance
Referral bonus
Share options
Theme park discounts
Cinema discounts
Coffee discounts
Restaurant discounts
Travel insurance
Employee recognition scheme
Career and family coaching
Death in service
Employee discounts
Sabbaticals
Sports teams
Workplace loan
Charity donation scheme
Company wide holidays/offsites
Financial advice
Relocation packages
Teambuilding days
Volunteer days
Car allowance
Company car
Employee assistance programme
Financial coaching
In house training
Neonatal leave
Physiotherapy
Will writing
Modern office
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Tax-free childcare
Women’s health leave
Enhanced maternity leave
Women’s health leave
Non-contributory pension
Religious celebration leave
Bank holiday swaps
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Provide quality engineering support to outsourced laboratories and manufacturing partners, ensuring compliance with 21 CFR 820, 210, 211, cGMP, and ISO 13485 requirements.
  • Lead supplier qualification activities, including component qualification, mold validation, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Support process transfers and scale-up activities into production environments.
  • Review and disposition nonconforming materials and products.
  • Analyze quality data and generate reports to identify trends, monitor process performance, and assess the effectiveness of process improvements and CAPAs.
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans to address nonconformances and drive continuous improvement.
  • Apply statistical methods, including DOE and data analysis techniques, to optimize products and processes and identify root causes of variation.
  • Provide technical expertise to resolve quality issues across product development, pilot production, manufacturing operations, and supplier networks.
  • Support departmental and organizational quality objectives through collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering technical growth and quality excellence.
  • Serve as the Business Unit Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Reliability Engineering.
  • Perform additional quality control and quality engineering initiatives as assigned by Quality leadership.

  • Company employees:

    60,000+

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