Director, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering — Automation

BD; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering in San Diego to lead and scale manufacturing operations across the Connected Care landscape. You will design and implement cutting-edge equipment, drive innovation, and ensure high-quality output at scale.

You will manage strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and capital projects while advancing safety, quality, and environmental standards. Expect travel and a leadership role shaping BD's manufacturing future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, preferably within medical device industry.
• Proven track record of scaling manufacturing operations from pilot to mass production.
• Deep knowledge of automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and other advanced production technologies.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and quality management systems.
• Deep understanding of medical device regulations.
• Commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Design Transfer and Commercialization roadmap in alignment with business goals and market trends.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities through business and customer insights streamlining the transfer and commercialization swim lane.
• Lead the development, design, and implementation of advanced manufacturing equipment, systems, technologies and processes to support current and future production goals including the expansion and optimization of our state-of-the-art production facilities.
• Leverage Industry technologies, world class vendors and know-how.
• Spearhead the integration of cutting-edge automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing tools, ensuring simultaneous product/process engineering, seamless operation and optimized throughput.
• Oversee the design, layout, and launch of new production lines, ensuring alignment with program milestones and volume targets.
• Collaborate with design engineering, product development, supply chain and quality teams to ensure design for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
• Partner with supply chain teams to ensure alignment on material flow, logistics, and just-in-time inventory strategies.
• Develop, manage and track capital expenditure plans for manufacturing infrastructure, tools, and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for all manufacturing-related projects.

Skills

Advanced manufacturing leadership

Automation & robotics

Additive manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma / quality systems

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Master's preferred

Job description

BD is seeking a Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering in San Diego to lead and scale manufacturing operations across the Connected Care landscape. You will design and implement cutting-edge equipment, drive innovation, and ensure high-quality output at scale.

You will manage strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and capital projects while advancing safety, quality, and environmental standards. Expect travel and a leadership role shaping BD's manufacturing future.