Staff Engineer, Mechanical

BD Nogales Norte; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Plymouth seeks a Staff Engineer to lead Assembly & Packaging Equipment Specifications. In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of equipment, ensuring compliance and performance goals while providing expert engineering guidance. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 12+ years of experience in automated manufacturing. This position offers a salary range of £65,000 - £75,000 plus bonus, with a focus on on-site collaboration.

Benefits

Bonus

Growth-centered culture

Qualifications

• 12+ years engineering experience in packaging and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and ISO standards.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment integration from specification through validation.
• Develop and manage capital projects, including vendor selection.
• Support ramp-up and performance to meet OEE targets.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Project management

Technical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description Summary

As the Staff Engineer, you will lead Assembly & Packaging Equipment Specifications through Validation for BD Life Sciences, ensuring equipment design and execution meet cost and performance goals.

In this role you will provide expert engineering guidance and mentorship while managing the full lifecycle of both refurbished and new equipment, from specification and sourcing to build and validation across single stations to full assembly lines.

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 equipment integration from specification through validation (URS/Build/FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ), ensuring smooth build, installation and minimal disruption to operations.
• Develop and manage capital projects, including business case documentation, vendor selection, contracting, coordination with procurement and legal as well as BD plant personnel.
• Design and optimize equipment for assembly and packaging, ensuring alignment with BD product requirements, safety standards, and operational goals.
• Create and maintain design documentation, including URS, CAD models, assembly instructions, and process standards.
• Support ramp‑up and performance, providing technical assistance to meet OEE targets and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct testing and analysis, including PFMEA, engineering simulations, and validation plans to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally, working with internal teams and vendors to resolve integration issues and ensure seamless system compatibility.
• Ensure compliance and safety, adhering to EHS regulations, quality standards, and company policies throughout equipment lifecycle.
• Facilitate training and documentation, supporting site teams with process parameters, equipment instructions, and operator readiness.
• Drive innovation and process improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance equipment design, integration tools, and methodologies.

About You

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or applicable field experience.
• 12+ years engineering experience with a background is in packaging and automated manufacturing equipment with process development in high volume manufacturing.
• Experience implementing process improvements and launching new equipment into a manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of all phases of projects, brainstorming, scoping, budgeting, writing specifications, quoting, capital proposals, vendor management, coordinating installations, running validations.
• Experience with label printing and barcode specifications and requirements, as well as packaging cost analysis.
• Excellent technical skills including project management, organisation, planning, and capital budgets relating to mold procurement and verification.
• Demonstrated ability to apply problem solving and data analysis methods.
• Previous experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ISO standards and Lean Manufacturing concepts desired.
• Experience in an FDA regulated quality environment desired.
• Experience leading projects end to end with strong communication skills across all levels.
• Risk analysis / FMEA, Statistical analysis / SPC system.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities, and to develop and maintain tool qualification schedules.

Nice To Have

• Experience with medical devices, in-vitro diagnostic and pharmaceutical products are a plus.
• Tooling design experience of complex mechanical systems is desired
• Proficiency in AutoCad and/or SolidWorks is desired

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% average annually.

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

To learn more about BD visit: https://bd.com/careers

Salary Range Information

£65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus

£57,400.00 - £97,600.00 GBP Annual

Primary Work Location

GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate

Work Shift

GB-PLY Office Staff 0830-1630 (United Kingdom)