Manufacturing Process Engineer: Automation & Improvement

BD; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Process Engineer to lead process improvement, equipment optimization, and automation across manufacturing lines. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making to improve SQDCP metrics, with cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D.

The successful candidate will drive capital projects, develop technical capabilities within teams, and ensure compliance with BD quality systems and engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience troubleshooting highly automated manufacturing equipment in a regulated production environment.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and project management preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and applicable manufacturing engineering experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical troubleshooting and problem resolution on production lines.
• Lead capacity expansion via process optimization and automation.
• Drive quality, waste reduction, reliability, and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed CAD drawings, tooling designs, fixtures, and machine components.
• Support capital projects from concept through startup, with planning and execution.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D to meet objectives.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Data analytics

Automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial or Electrical Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Power BI

Excel

Job description

BD is seeking a Process Engineer to lead process improvement, equipment optimization, and automation across manufacturing lines. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making to improve SQDCP metrics, with cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D.

The successful candidate will drive capital projects, develop technical capabilities within teams, and ensure compliance with BD quality systems and engineering standards.