Sr. Staff Quality Engineer - BD Excellence & Program Mgt Leader
In Office, Multiple Locations
Job Description Summary
The Sr. Staff Quality Engineer - BD Excellence & Program Mgt Leader reports to the Director Quality Continuous Improvement Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS). She/he contributes to the development of strategy and tactics required to achieve plant/business unit/function objectives in the MDS (Medication Delivery Solutions) business unit. The role has a responsibility for providing BD Excellence CI and Program Management leadership, and support through use of project management, CI best practices and KAIZEN. Through outstanding communication; effective problem solving, critical thinking and active management of ambiguous situations; the role ensures meeting all business and customer expectations. Success is measured in terms of the ability to execute and implement projects/programs, frequency, and scale of resolving organizational issues, as well as business process effectiveness and implementing improvements. Through stakeholder engagement the Senior Staff Engineer Quality - BD Excellence Continuous Improvement and Program Management Leader achieves measurable results supporting BD’s KDGs (key business drivers) and local MDS business objectives.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
- Facilitate or lead KAIZEN events in quality, manufacturing, commercial, R&D etc.
- Lead sophisticated multi-functional programs/projects, define landmarks, schedule, budget/resources, and project risks, drives programs/projects to successful completion.
- Through PM standard methodologies collaborate to develop local/global strategies, tactics, and implementation plans.
- Continuously evaluates progress, schedules to meet objectives for customers, MDS and BD business needs.
- Establish tracking metrics, record measurable results of programs/projects, CI initiatives in terms of BD and MDS business objectives, process efficiency/effectiveness, customer satisfaction, financial and non-financial benefits.
- Develop and maintain program/project dashboards and other mechanisms to communicate and track progress, to update leadership, collaborators, teams including issue escalation and resolution.
- Understand, navigates, and lead through the challenges of change management.
- Lead by influence, collaboration as opposed to direct reporting authority, accepts concepts of Level 5 Leadership.
- Collaborate with MDS Business, Quality and Central Quality on key BD strategies, tactics, and objectives e.g., KDGs, Inspire Quality, BD Excellence Quality Component etc.
- Develop and maintain an influential and effective networks with peers and leadership.
- Actively handle key collaborator relationships; plants, design centers, and functions for win-win solutions.
- Work with all functions, organizations to drive programs/projects and CI initiatives (Central Quality, Operations, QE/QS, MA, Finance, R&D, Marketing, RA, PM).
- As part of the MDS CI team, develop continuous improvement strategies linked to key business objectives, identifying improvement opportunities to evaluate, propose and implement process improvements.
- Benchmark internal and external organizations. Identifies, implements, leverages, guides, and transfers best practice knowledge to the organization.
- Assist functions in utilization of BD Excellence CI tools and standard process problem solving models i.e., BD Excellence Quality Component, Lean-Six Sigma, 8D and KT problem solving models, Design for Six Sigma desirable.
- Collaborate with BD CI network across BD segments and organizations that support the deployment and anchoring of CI capabilities across functions and sites.
- Assist in handling and delivering effective training and certification for BD Excellence and CI methodologies, problem solving tools.
- As needed, support plant and customer related quality issues, sustaining engineering, new product development projects for problem solving, root cause analysis, constructive challenge, and improving business/Quality processes.
Education / Experience:
BS/MS Science or Engineering
- 10+ years’ combined experience in program/project management, continuous improvement, manufacturing, quality engineering, product development, research & development, environments.
- Fundamental knowledge of project management practices (scoping, planning, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, financial analysis).
- Proven ability to lead people by influence, facilitate and close projects to meet business goals.
- Preferred Certifications can be any combination of the following: Project Management (PMI or CAPM), Certified Agile-Scrum Master, Manufacturing Six Sigma Black or Green Belt, Design for Six Sigma (desirable not required), Lean Leader, Certified Facilitator, CQE etc.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.
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
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Primary Work Location
USA NJ - Franklin LakesAdditional Locations
USA CT - Canaan, USA NE - Columbus (East), USA NE - Columbus (West), USA UT - Salt Lake City, USA UT - SandyWork Shift
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