Sustaining Engineering Leader
Onsite, Columbus, NE
- Job ID
- R-549687
- Category
- Engineering
- Location
- Columbus, Nebraska
Build an engineering career where innovation, ownership and impact move healthcare forward
At BD, Engineering and R&D professionals design, develop and improve the technologies that shape how healthcare is delivered worldwide. You'll apply scientific thinking, technical expertise and creative problem-solving to turn complex challenges into solutions that matter.
Whether you specialize in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, software or research engineering, BD offers the scale, resources and freedom to innovate – with clear expectations, accountability for outcomes and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry-leading technology.
And as one of the world's largest medical technology companies, you'll shape solutions that reach across global healthcare systems and improve lives at scale.
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
Duties/Responsibilities:
Directs the Process Engineering function to achieve the OEE glidepath. Data driven project selection.
Directs the sustaining engineering projects which include projects that require Change Control from ACR through released ECR/O. Operations projects that require capital outside of the Global Integrated Engineering team.
Supports Global Integrated Engineering projects implemented into their operations area.
Leads the financial performance of the operations team for expense spending and capital management. Writes business cases.
Leads the project selection to drive financial analysis achieving manufacturing cost reductions and processes improvements resulting in a cost waterfall model.
Works with the Asset Care team and OPEX/Continuous Improvement team to focus improvement projects.
Leads the digital rollout in operations for programs such as E-DHR, AVEVA OEE, Prometheus and others.
Prepares and Leads the operations PACE reviews.
Drives the Reliability Engineering team for solid Break Down Analysis and Center-lining processes.
Works closely with the Asset Care Manager to help drive the strategic direction for the plant.
Supports and guides Technical Leaders in operations.
Supervises, trains, evaluates and develops direct reports.
Provides avenues for technical training for the Sustaining and Process Engineering Group. Evaluates required skills and acts to acquire these skills in the department.
New manufacturing processes and process improvements meet plant objectives.
Optimized utilization and development of process engineering department staff.
Promotes a safety culture, policies and practices that ensure an increasingly safe work environment for all associates.
Site compliance with applicable federal, state, local and corporate regulations.
Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, mechanical engineering preferred.
Experience:
Two years’ formal engineering experience in manufacturing industry or equivalent required.
Five years’ formal engineering experience in manufacturing industry or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Effective Oral/written Communication – Advanced
Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding – Proficient
Independent thinking / Self Driven – Advanced
Leadership skills - Advanced
Decision Making Ability - Proficient
Machine Design - Proficient
Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced
Project Management - Proficient
Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient
Financial Acumen – Proficient
Analytical skills - Proficient
PCP Level: NA
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 visithttps://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
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Success Profile
What sets successful Engineering and R&D professionals apart? You're likely to thrive if you are:
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Curious
- Detail-oriented
- Inventive
- Problem-solver
Ready for your next challenge?
This is an environment for engineers who want to think boldly and execute with precision. You'll have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute across the full product lifecycle and see how your work moves from concept to real-world impact – backed by the scale of a global MedTech leader.
Hear from one of our BD Innovators about how BD uses cutting-edge AI and machine learning to power decisions that improve patient outcomes and expand access to care. This is where your work drives real-time impact across the globe.
Hear from Our Associates
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"BD is a big, global company so don't be afraid to connect with and reach out to others. There is so much to learn here, and the company does an amazing job of helping people develop and grow. I'd also offer to become like a sponge and soak up as much knowledge as you can and put your Career Blueprint to work for you. I really love my job and am so grateful to work at BD."
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"I think we have something like more than 30 different countries represented by those working within the Research Centre Ireland, which is impressive and one of my favourite things about BD. I work with electrical, mechanical engineers, scientists and so many others – it's wonderful to see and hear so many different perspectives during the day."
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"I continue to be amazed at how we keep innovating in the Med Tech space. We constantly evaluate how to bring even more solutions to healthcare professionals, how to increase the efficiency of our technologies, all while keeping the patient impact in mind. Not only have I found meaningful work at BD, but a place where I feel I can thrive."
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"During my interview, I learned how much of an impact our infusion solutions have across the world and I was impressed because whether it's analgesics, cancer treatments, anesthesia or other treatments, the likelihood of someone within your own family using our product is high. Contributing to the creation of products that have the ability to make such a big impact in healthcare is a great feeling. I love my role at BD."
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