Job Description Summary

Represent quality on design teams and assure that new and sustaining product designs and the processes for manufacturing them meet all Corporate and Divisional requirements with respect to safety and efficacy. Be an active team member and cross-function collaborator on new product development and product sustaining project teams for implantable medical devices. Be an active team member for investigating quality complaints, examining non-conformances and executing CAPAs.

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. 

Job Responsibilities:(Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

Product Development:

• Provide Technical guidance to Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, and Inspectors.

• Develop Test Protocols and Final Reports to support Regulatory 510K, PMA, CE mark and International registrations.

• Support Pre-Concept Front End Product Innovation Process activities for new technologies.

• Lead Quality Engineering Projects to improve Quality systems and Procedures.

• Develop design risk assessments, coordinating input from the other Design Sub-team members, and manage overall risk files for devices.

• Develop Final Design Verification Protocols and the subsequent Final Design Verification Reports including an analysis of all data and a decision on design acceptability.

• Develop Design Validation Protocols and the subsequent Design Validation Reports including an analysis of all data and a decision on design acceptability.

• Provide input into the project for all phases of design control documents as defined per Davol’s product development process.

• Determine the degree of Biocompatibility testing with assistance from biocompatibility SMEs required as per ISO10993 and company procedures. Co-ordinate the testing and document results.

• Develop or assist in development of inspection and test methods per product specifications. 

• Develop test protocols and release a final report on Shelf Life and Stability Studies in support of expiration dating.

• Perform test method validations to ensure accuracy, precision, selectivity, sensitivity, stability, and reproducibility of analytical or physical test methods used to assess the safety and efficacy of devices.

• Develop shelf life and stability test protocols and reports as required.

Process Development:

• Develop and document the Control System for the manufacture of new products including Inspection Plans for the inspection of components, sub-assemblies and final product.

• Support the development of manufacturing control plans for internal and outsourced processes.

• Support (or lead) development of process risk assessments.

• Perform and/or support Process Development Studies to determine the acceptability of new processes or equipment.

• Design and qualify inspection test methods and equipment.

• Provide Quality Engineering Support to outsourced analytical laboratories and manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with applicable requirements of 21CFR 820, 210, 211; cGMP’s, and ISO13485:2003 requirements. 

• Lead supplier part qualification activities including mold qualification and DOEs.

• Support Process Transfers to the Production facilities.

Other:

• Organize and generate detailed quality information reports to show trends and the impact of process improvements.

• Support Process Transfers to the production facilities.

• Conduct other Quality Control Projects as assigned by the Manager of Advanced Quality Engineering.

• Support the development and effective implementation of Corrective and Preventive Action Plans to resolve quality non-conformances.

• Perform DOEs and other statistical analyses to support product and process optimization or determine causes of process variation. Initiate corrective actions as required.

• Provide technical support to resolve quality problems in development, pilot, manufacturing or with suppliers as warranted.

• Support goals of the Quality Assurance Department.

• Special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Technical Sciences.

• 2 years minimum experience with Bachelor Degree or 1 years minimum experience with Masters Degree in Quality Engineering or related discipline including design controls, product/process validation, risk management, and technical problem solving. 

Knowledge and Skills:

• A high level of competence in Quality Technology including statistical techniques, control charts, sampling plans, Quality costs, design of experiments, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, probability.

• Strong Design Control understanding from concept to launch; especially in post-market activities (including complaints, failure investigations, and CAPAs).

• Applied Knowledge of the requirements of FDA QSR, ISO13485, ISO14971, and ISO 9001.

• Prior experience with combination products and absorbable technologies a plus.

• Proven track record of developing new products that meet customer expectations.

• Prior experience as a quality engineer lead on new product development teams.

• Prior experience interacting with Surgeons preferred.

• Knowledge of statistics and experience with statistical software (e.g. MiniTab), preferred.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Approximately 15 - 20% travel may be required.

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 RI - Warwick

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