Job Description Summary

Job Summary
The Staff Engineer, Mechanical provides senior level technical leadership for the design, development, implementation, and commercialization of mechanical and automated manufacturing systems supporting BD medical device products. This role leads complex mechanical engineering initiatives focused on equipment design, process capability, quality improvement, capacity expansion, and cost reduction, while ensuring full compliance with FDA, cGMP, ISO, and BD quality system requirements.

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

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

• Lead the mechanical design, specification, and implementation of complex manufacturing equipment, tooling, and automation systems.

• Apply advanced mechanical engineering principles across a wide range of manufacturing technologies (assembly, molding, packaging, robotics, motion systems).

• Provide expert‑level problem solving for complex, cross‑functional manufacturing and equipment issues.

• Develop innovative, practical, and compliant technical solutions for high‑risk or high‑impact challenges.

Project & Program Execution

• Lead capital projects from concept through design, build, validation, and commercialization.

• Support or lead equipment FAT/SAT, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, and production ramp‑up activities.

• Develop technical scope, risk assessments, schedules, and cost estimates for capital and sustaining projects.

• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Validation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and external vendors.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all designs and implementations meet BD Quality System, FDA, ISO, and cGMP requirements.

• Support deviation investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Incorporate DFMEA, PFMEA, risk management, and design controls into all mechanical engineering activities.

Mentorship & Organizational Impact

• Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentorship to engineers and technicians.

• Influence without authority across matrixed teams and global sites.

• Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and technology roadmaps.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline (Master’s preferred).

• Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in mechanical engineering within regulated manufacturing environments.

• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical system design, automation, and manufacturing equipment.

• Strong working knowledge of FDA, ISO, cGMP, and medical device manufacturing requirements.

• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and influence cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with high‑speed automated assembly, injection molding, or packaging equipment.

• Capital project execution and vendor management experience.

• Hands‑on experience with equipment design reviews, validation, and production support.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical content to leadership.

Career Level Expectations (P4)

• Recognized subject‑matter expert in mechanical engineering.

• Works independently with minimal supervision.

• Leads technically complex initiatives with significant business impact.

• Regularly mentors and develops other engineers.

• Will require 25 travel

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 in the parking areas.  We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy

• False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermals.  Any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor. 

• Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

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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USA SC - Sumter

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