Job Description Summary

The MDVC Product Engineering team within BD Medical - Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) is seeking a highly talented and passionate individual to help the team identify innovative solutions to address current and future health care needs in the medication delivery markets.

The incumbent will join as a Senior Engineer, requiring moderate oversight and providing technical leadership and support to a cross-functional team. The successful candidate will be responsible for: supporting product verification activities; contributing to - and possibly leading - test method development activities; measurement system development, analysis and qualification; test fixture design; creation and execution of design verification strategies required for sustaining existing and commercialization of various types of new medical device products used in drug delivery.

• Provide technical direction and oversight of product engineering activities. Define, plan and lead project activities, including, test method & measurement system development and validation, fixture design and testing optimization in support of Design Verification.
• Participate in the planning and execution of technical project work. This will involve the application of engineering first principles and advanced engineering methods to gain deep understanding of the underlying technical issues, and to propose and implement robust solutions.
• Collaborate with Systems and Engineering teams to understand and derive specifications for a broad portfolio of MDS products.
• Create and document novel test methodologies and provide feedback and recommendations for product/design changes.
• Resolve technical problems. Identify or create solutions for technical problems using systematic problem-solving and statistical methodologies.
• Support project plan development and contribute to the development of the Design Verification strategy and execution.
• Conduct and encourage frequent formal and informal communication with the team to ensure full engagement and efficient operation.
• Expected to mentor associates in related technical roles. Provide technical direction and frequent feedback.
• Developing personal skills, expertise, and competencies. Ensure that technical lessons are reviewed, learned, and disseminated.
• Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures

• Accountability: Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for the successful and timely completion of designated tasks. Ability to lead and teach others to assess project / program needs, formulate strategy, build support, and execute; proactively identify and mitigate organizational, project, and business risks.
• R&D Communication: Hold and encourage frequent formal and informal communication within the team and the rest of the organization to ensure dissemination of important information.
• Influence Others: Strong interpersonal influence and persuasion skills; situational awareness; ability to be persuaded based on evidence. Inclusive work environment. Promote and leverage diversity to achieve best outcomes.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Developing agility and action orientation when facing change and uncertainty. Effectively manage change.
• Developing ability to work with autonomy; ability to lead and mentor others.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in medical device or other regulated industry
• Track Record of Technical Problem Solving through application of engineering principles
• Strong technical judgment and technical leadership skills.
• Demonstrated capability of leading R&D projects.
• Experience in guiding team/individuals to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Sound knowledge of engineering first principles.
• Strong project management, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in solid modeling (Pro/E, SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate concepts, ideas, and knowledge to other individuals and teams.
• Experience in directing associates and leading small cross-functional groups is required.
• Proficiency with fixture design including basic machining considerations and developing test methods.
• Knowledge of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Basic knowledge and Ability to apply Six Sigma (DMAIC) practices, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
• Strong creative, analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Good written & verbal communication skills.

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing processes
• Experience developing and commercializing medical devices