Process Engineer

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Engineer to innovate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves mastering production technology and maintenance techniques to manage breakdowns, waste, and speed. You will collaborate with teams to implement solutions that enhance product quality and drive continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company committed to advancing health globally, where you'll have the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact on millions of lives through lifesaving medical devices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical or manufacturing roles.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 4-block updates and generate initiatives for line performance.
• Drive safety initiatives and identify waste reduction opportunities.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Safety and Ergonomics

Education

HNC or Degree in Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

PLC/HMI Automation

Job description

Job Description Summary

As the Process Engineer, you will master Production Technology and Maintenance techniques, responsible for managing Losses (Breakdown, Waste, Speed), conducting investigations, and implementing resolutions. You will implement basic maintenance processes for designated product lines, utilizing strong structured problem-solving abilities.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies. Advancing health is our purpose, achieved through innovation across design, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing of billions of MedTech products annually. We seek transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Why join us?

A career at BD offers the chance to learn and work with inspiring leaders and colleagues in an inclusive, growth-oriented culture. You'll help shape BD's future and leave a legacy, with opportunities to see the bigger picture and understand the human impact of our work. We welcome imaginative, driven individuals to help reinvent health's future. At BD, you can learn, grow, thrive, and contribute to making the world better.

Become a maker of possible with us!

If you thrive in a highly technical, fast-paced manufacturing environment and want to be part of a team producing millions of lifesaving medical devices worldwide, BD's state-of-the-art technology—including packaging robots, vision inspection systems, ultraviolet curing, liquid dispensing, and PLC/HMI automation—makes it an ideal workplace. We are seeking talented individuals to maintain our world-class products and advance health globally.

Main Responsibilities

1. Conduct 4-block updates on focus lines.
2. Generate initiatives to return lines to LSA.
3. Create daily bottleneck and KPI action plans.
4. Provide direction to shift teams using data analysis from MES, PAB, and VOA.
5. Drive centre lining activities for sustained line performance.
6. Implement poke-yoke solutions and improvements.
7. Improve quality to reduce TQN and QN metrics.
8. Drive safety initiatives and improvements.
9. Identify waste reduction opportunities and ensure actions are completed.
10. Attend meetings to report engineering status and resource needs.
11. Resolve recurring loss issues using systematic problem-solving to find root causes.
12. Support continuous improvement projects and equipment validations.
13. Provide insights to enhance maintenance standards based on problem-solving outcomes.
14. Coach teams on continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
15. Support equipment breakdowns as needed.

About You

• HNC or Degree in Engineering/Mechatronics or related field.
• 5+ years of technical or manufacturing experience, especially with high-speed automated equipment.
• Experience in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster team-building.
• Independent thinking with quick decision-making skills under pressure.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with safety and ergonomics in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Quality Systems.
• PLC experience preferred but not essential.

Click apply if this describes you!

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, or other protected categories.

Learn more at: https://bd.com/careers

Additional Information

Primary Work Location: GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate

Work Shift: GB-PLY Office Staff 0830-1630 (UK)