Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Engineer

BD (Tissuemed Ltd); Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company in Leeds seeks a Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance production efficiency and support manufacturing processes. You will drive operational excellence through innovative engineering solutions, ensuring safety compliance and implementing improvements. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, experience in regulated environments, and strong analytical skills. Join us in making the world a better place through innovative health solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, preferably chemical or mechanical.
• Experience in manufacturing technical operations within regulated environments.
• Knowledge of chemical or polymer processing and EHS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement programs and excellence initiatives.
• Apply lean principles across operations.
• Conduct investigations and validation activities for equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Lean principles

Education

Degree in engineering (chemical or mechanical)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join BD Tissuemed as Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Engineer you will focus on driving operational excellence and supporting manufacturing processes through innovative engineering solutions. It involves improving production efficiency, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and plant performance.

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.

Why join us?

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2025 in United Kingdom, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment. A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. 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. Become a maker of possible with us!

Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement programs and site-wide excellence initiatives
• Apply lean principles and integrate design-for-manufacture practices across operations
• Conduct investigations, process capability studies, and validation activities for equipment and processes
• Develop and implement tactical plans for equipment installations, modifications, and enhancements
• Oversee chemical process characterization, scale-up activities, and associated validations
• Direct safety and environmental programs to maintain compliance and operational integrity
• Manage facility maintenance and improvement projects to support business continuity
• Establish engineering controls and specifications for manufacturing processes and equipment

About You

• Degree in engineering, preferably chemical or mechanical
• Experience in manufacturing technical operations, ideally within regulated environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with GMP requirements for medical devices
• Knowledge of chemical or polymer processing and an understanding of EHS systems
• Effective communicator with a collaborative approach to achieving goals.

Salary Range Information

£32,400.00 - £55,100.00 GBP Annual

Primary Work Location

GBR Leeds

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.