Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director Plant QA, the Senior Quality Technical Leader leads plantwide initiatives, improvement projects, and is the main quality support for large capital projects. This role may also provide direct management to quality improvement staff. The role significantly influences the improvement of processes and controls that maintain the quality of our product. Through outstanding communication, effective problem solving and active management of ambiguous situations this position ensures product safety, product quality, and compliance with all relevant global regulations and customer expectations. Success is measured in terms of the frequency and scale of product quality investigations and improvements as well as business process effectiveness.

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

• Primary technical lead for quality investigations and solving of large issues as well as high capital projects. 
• Program and Project Manager for continuous improvement activities within Sandy Site.
• Assists Associate Director in strategy development for the site and for communication of status updates and business objectives.
• Assists in internal and external audits.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the strategic quality plan to continuously improve the quality of the product and processes.
• Assist Quality Supervisors, Quality Engineers, Production Managers, Process Engineers and Supervisors on identification of root cause of quality problems on floor or customer complaints.  Works with the Design Center Quality Management to drive investigations for product issues in the field and assists with the preparation of Situation Analyses.
• Familiar with new product development to support product and process development in the manufacturing site and assist with Design Transfer of products from design to manufacturing.
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures including RCRA Hazardous waste regulations.

*This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of duties.  Other job-related duties may be required.

Qualifications

Education

• BS degree in Engineering or Life Sciences;
• Master's degree in business or engineering (preferred)

Experience

• 5 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment required
• Minimum 3 years Managerial experience in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical Plant

Certifications

• ASQ
• Six Sigma

Knowledge

• ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and MDSAP regulatory and quality system knowledge
• Provides technical knowledge and expertise related to process technologies not currently employed at BD

Skills

• Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
• Applies and / or develops highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts.Viewed as expert within the field
• Acquires and adapts new techniques and technologies

Work Environment

• This position is often in a clean room or laboratory manufacturing environment and the physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (Per the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)
• The incumbent may be frequently required to stand and/or occasionally sit for extended periods of time.
• The position will almost always have exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment, and potential temperature fluctuations. 
• Occasionally the position will have exposure to fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, cleaning compounds and solvents.
• The incumbent may be exposed to noise levels in the work environment moderate to loud.
• The incumbent must be willing and able to wear required PPE such as, safety glasses, face mask and/or shield, hearing protection, safety shoes, hair and beard net and smock.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. 

Required Skills

Continual Improvement Process, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Product Quality, Quality Management

Optional Skills

Capital Projects, Manufacturing Environments, Pharmaceutical Industry, Problem Solving, Six Sigma

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Primary Work Location

USA UT - Sandy

Additional Locations

Work Shift