Job Description Summary

This leadership position oversees four key areas: Facilities, Planned Maintenance, Product Development Engineering, and Process/Controls. The role drives comprehensive plant maintenance activities to sustain operations and infrastructure through structured maintenance programming that prioritizes safety and reliability. The position requires strong team leadership and project management skills to guide cross-functional teams in manufacturing support activities, including process development, qualification, and equipment implementation.

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. 

Responsibilities:

• Build a high performing technical team that helps meet or exceed operational objectives (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost).

• Lead site EHS compliance.

• Lead plant compacity analysis and planning.

• Participates in cross-functional project teams and delivers individual project tasks.

• Supports facility’s Quality System and tactical plans.

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and methods.

• Designs, develops, qualifies, and validates manufacturing processes and tooling/equipment.

• Statistically analyzes data (e.g. process capability, Design of Experiments).

• Knowledgeable on materials for Sealant Franchise product designs in areas of responsibility.

• Drives qualification and validation of new materials and suppliers.

• Develop robust training programs for manufacturing on specifications and processes.

• Authors CR’s, protocols, technical reports and CB2s.

• Technical interface with manufacturing teams.

• Leads small multi-functional project teams.

• Monitor and control site failure trends and maintenance costs to identify priorities, possible asset modification or decommissioning required.

• Actively drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and performance and help achieve plant objectives for change to win (CTW) savings.

• Effectively partner with Manufacturing Lead/ Supervisor to address manufacturing process issues and target the elimination of repetitive breakdowns.

• Take leadership role in driving change management for the engineering and maintenance department related to people, structure, technology enhancement, regulatory and company initiatives on productivity.

• Effectively communicate to management any critical actions needed to restore and maintain the basic conditions of the equipment/ processes to 100% reliability.

• Ensures harmonization of processes, promotes, and enforces technical standards maintaining up-to-date knowledge and awareness of improvement methodologies and new techniques in maintenance.

• Benchmark engineering and maintenance best practices against other BD sites and external references.

• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/ BS degree in mechanical engineering or related field

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in operations

• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience

• Experience with Class III medical devices

• Knowledge/experience working in an FDA regulated environment.

• Ability to use design software, SolidWorks 3DCAD and Microsoft Project or equivalents.

• Statistical Analysis Experience Preferred (JMP, Minitab)

• Experience working in clean rooms; liquid filling processes preferred.

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.

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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Primary Work Location

USA CA - Irvine Neomend

Additional Locations

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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.

Salary Range Information

$126,600.00 - $208,900.00 USD Annual