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Mechanical Engineering Tech

Onsite, Sumter, SC

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Job ID: R-544351
Category: Engineering
Location: Sumter, South Carolina

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Designs, develops, andmodifiesproduction machinery and equipment to improve quality and costs.

Coordinates vendor design, acceptance criteria, placement into operation, anddebugging ofnew production equipment and machinery.

Investigates,specifiesand provides economic justification of new production machinery,equipmentandprocess.

Troubleshoot and solve technical problemspertaining toproduction machinery,equipmentand process.

Supplies andmaintaindrawing files for all production machinery and equipment.

Provides written or on-site technicalassistanceto the other plants manufacturingsimilar products.

Coordinates manufacture and supply of production machinery or equipment to other plants.

Coordinates engineering activity with Maintenance and Machine Shop Supervision.

Closely coordinates engineering activities on Division R&D projections as directed.

Prepares standards for Preventive Maintenance, MODs, ERCOs, andissuesproper documentation for manufacturing.

GeneratesCB2’sand provides technical information needed tomaintaincapital expenses budget.

Provides assistancein all phases of Budget and Standards preparation.

Supervises and assures the proper use of engineering methods and techniques such as time study, work simplification, systemsanalysisand value analysis.

Promotes and evaluates cost reduction, qualityimprovementsand capacity expansion programs/strategies and asappropriate determinestheir economic and technical feasibility.

Supervises the preparation of all layouts for cost reductions, new products, etc., andmaintainup-to-date layouts of plant equipment.

Proposes and implements changes in plant processes and equipment to increase efficiency and improve overall cost positions.  Includes total responsibility for preparation of design concepts and project submittal papers such as estimates of expenditure,savingsand payback.

Designs,recommendsand implements cost reduction projects within the scope of annualplant targetedgoals.

Designs safety and comfort into processes and equipment.

Completes and/or supervises the completion of necessary equipment specifications, designs, drawings, etc.

Provides support to technicians as needed tomaintainproduction goals.

Plays a primary role inon-goingsupport and leadership of the cultural transformation process.

Additional Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as directed by the Senior Technical Leader.

May berequiredto take on a leading role, such as assigning activities to others who perform work that is closely related to this position.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

H.S. Diploma/ G.E.D

Vocational/ Technical School Preferred (Industrial Maintenance).

Associates DegreePreferred

Minimum of 5years experiencein a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Work Environment:

BD is a smoke-free campus.  Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or inthe parkingareas.  We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy

False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor includingdermals.  Any associate wearingdermalswill berequiredto cover them while working on the production floor.

Shoesare required tobe Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

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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