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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. 

Summary:
This position is responsible for Component and Tooling Design and Process Implementation across the MMS business and is positioned to ensure that the company's component design, supply, cost, etc. are aligned to business expectations. This position provides expert engineering skill, judgement, and mentoring of other engineers. This role will oversee the planning, coordination and oversight in the development and implementation of replacement molds and related activities as well as molds to support new product development. This role will establish and maintain strong technical relationships at external vendors molding BD parts.

Develops Strategies, Collaborates and Communicates with:

Product Design Team: to ensure product is designed to enable a mfg. process which can produce product efficiently (target COGS) and to required quality standards. Unit Quality Team: to ensure that equip. is designed/manufactured in compliance with regulatory requirements/industry standards.Production Team: to ensure that equipment is designed for efficient production, and to support mfg. process.Maintenance/Engineering Team: to ensure max. equip. uptime, and that equip. is designed for easy maintenance/repair.Procurement & Vendors: to ensure that components meet standards/safety and can be sourced timely/cost-effective.Plant Quality Team: to ensure that equip. is operating within specified tolerances and products meet required quality & regulatory standards.Production Team: to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently/effectively to meet production targets.Plant Maintenance Team: to ensure that equipment is maintained and serviced according to recommended schedules and procedures.Program Management Team: to ensure that project meets specified requirements that equipment is delivered on time within budget.

Scope:

• MMS operations manufacturing process technology across all manufacturing sites & all products.

• Build competitive advantage for the MMS business through the leverage of manufacturing process technology.

• Projects responsibilities and field of action are focus in developing equipment for MMS Business unit. This includes URS creation, equipment/mold design, FAT execution and support SAT completion and approval, including vendor selection and purchase orders.

• Managing one or several projects to perform and lead to success the above-described tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Development (Quality, Efficiency and Harmonization):

• Responsible for the design of molds/presses, responsible for user requirements specifications (URS) to ensure it meets specific manufacturing requirements.

• Create capital appropriation documents CB-2. 

• Manage the integration of new equipment through SAT completion, and support Equipment Integration during install and startup. Implement Process Design on new equipment and ensure product designs are being met.​

• Provide feedback and validate that the equipment design meets safety and operational standards based on experience and validation from respective partners.

• Leads suppliers and external design teams (vendor) for larger capital projects to manage cost, lead time and scope.

• Partnerships with procurement for vendor selection.

• Active participant with suppliers regarding process optimizations and continuous improvements on molding projects

• Captures process performance from sites, existing molds.

• Responsible for vendor contracts in collaboration with procurement and legal​.

• Develop innovative concepts for mechanical systems and equipment based on project requirements, industry trends, and standard methodologies.

• Create, or obtain from the vendor, detailed 3D models/2D drawings of mechanical components and assemblies using CAD software.

• Create and maintain design documentation, including user requirement specifications, assembly instructions, bill of process, etc. ​

• Optimize equipment designs to minimize production costs and changeover time, simplify assembly processes, design from the operator’s standpoint,maintainability, and ensure manufacturability.​

• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continue to build failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to ensure reliability, safety, performance of mechanical systems/equipment.​

• Collaborates with manufacturing teams to build and test prototypes of mechanical systems and components, gathering feedback, iterating on design as necessary.

• Perform various engineering analyses / simulation (i.e. stress, strain, thermal, fluid dynamics) to validate and optimize design.

• Work closely with other engineering fields. (i.e. electrical/mechanical engineers) to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems with other project components.

• Support operations during a production crisis. (quality, supplier, etc.)​

• Align with all local, state, federal, and BD safety laws, policies, and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently analyzes moderately complex technical process problems and make recommendations for resolution is a plus.

• Independently performs moderately complex process capability studies and process optimization is a plus.

• Assist in supplier audits and selection.

• Mentor external resource/contractors as required.

• Plastics material selection experience is a plus.

• Perform mold flow and warp analysis to include part fill, sink, weld lines analysis, and optimization of gate location is a plus.

Leading KPI​

• Number of mold design, Cost of production​ & OEE. Percentage of project completed on time​, in scope and to budget.

Lagging KPI​

• Molds Reliability​ Overall Equipment Effectiveness​ Number of process failures experienced.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Minimum Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or related field, or relevant equivalent experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year in mold design, plastics processing or manufacturing medical device experience is required.

• Equipment or Mold validation experience is required.

• Demonstrated ability to apply problem solving and data analysis methods.

• Strong communication skills.

• Risk analysis / FMEA.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

• Experience leading projects end to end.

• Statistical analysis / SPC system.

• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities, and to develop and maintain tool qualification schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tooling design experience of injection molds is desired.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks and understanding of Mold Flow Analysis tools is desired.

• Excellent technical skills including project management, organization, planning, and capital budgets relating to mold procurement and verification.

• Previous experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ISO standards and Lean Manufacturing concepts desired.

• Experience in an FDA regulated quality environment desired.

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. 

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