Job Description Summary

Quality Engineer will be focused on internal/external continuous quality improvement efforts to reduce warranty, scrap, rework, and downtime. The individual will also work with the Supply Management Team to actively engage suppliers on process improvements and corrective actions. This position implements and supports actions that bring about improvements which may include, but are not limited to safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.

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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support supplier capability, supplier readiness, and the ongoing support of supplier improvements through consistent coaching to Parata Systems Standards.

• Support assembly operations to maintain production when quality issues arise.

• Handle the Nonconforming Material Process for manufactured product and supplied components.

• Maintain Nonconforming Material Process Database and issue and follow-up on internal/external corrective actions.

• Run weekly Reject / Open Corrective Action Reports.

• Run monthly performance data metrics (DPU/DPMO/COPQ).

• Update Monthly Quality Scorecard with performance metrics results.

• Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions for internal defects and customer complaints.

• Review and report in-process data from manufacturing processes and facilitate corrective and preventive actions as appropriate using appropriate quality tools for root cause analysis.

• Conduct structured team-based problem-solving to handle problem containment at internal manufacturing locations to prevent product escapes; implement effective corrective actions.

• Establish programs to evaluate and audit the precision and accuracy of test and measurement equipment used in product reliability testing and used to support manufacturing.

• Complete Gage R&R and process capability (CPk) studies as necessary for process control.

• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction projects. 

• Support and lead Quality continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant work experience combined with Process Engineering, Quality Engineering and Lean Manufacturing disciplines 

• Strong understanding of GD&T, Process Capability (Cpk), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and apply these principles to receiving incoming Inspections (external suppliers), internal (suppliers) manufacturing operations

• Experience with GR&R studies and metrology equipment, such as working knowledge of CMM, calipers, height gages, dial indicators, and micrometers

• Experience training operators on new quality procedures

• Supplier management background to include supplier audits, part approval, supplier score cards, corrective actions, MRB-RTV disposition, and Field Failure Analysis follow up with suppliers

• Experience implementing Lean disciplines and 5-S to internal processes, particularly in inventory management and handling of expensive components into storage or kitting to production line

Nice to have

• Certified Green Belt Six Sigma

• Certified QA Auditor

• Certified Quality Engineer

• GD&T Training

• AQL RII Sampling plan

• Project Management

• APQP

• PPAP

• Problem Solving – 8D

• ISO-9001 QMS understanding

Work environment and physical demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• This position will be subject to mostly controlled but potential varying internal environmental conditions, including changes in temperature and noise that are within acceptable safety levels common to a warehouse environment. 

• Work may involve long-term standing, sitting and frequent walking throughout areas such as warehouse, assembly or machine shop and navigating common hazards related to these areas.

• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.

• Weekend and overtime work may be required.

• Travel by car and/or air is required. Travel of 10% should be expected.

• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

Supervisory/Management position

• No

Primary contacts in this position

• Manager/Supervisor- daily, weekly, or as needed

• Parata employees - daily

• Parata Customers – as needed

• Corporate HR staff –as needed

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 NC - Durham - Roche Drive

Additional Locations

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