Plant Engineering Manager

BD; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership of the site engineering function (Automation, Process Engineering) and to embed BD Excellence as the core operating system. This role drives safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) improvements through Lean methodologies and a strong focus on developing high-performing technical teams.

The position leads multi-year engineering strategy aligned to the site master plan, collaborates across manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; 7–10+ years of engineering/manufacturing experience; 3–5+ years leadership experience managing managers or technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of BD Excellence or similar Lean operating system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering input into Strategy Deployment (SDD) and site master plan.
• Cascade KPIs aligned to SQDC priorities across engineering teams.
• Align engineering roadmap to BD Excellence roadmap and maturity expectations.
• Own and drive Zero Loss & Continuous Improvement across engineering domains (safety, quality, downtime, cost).
• Develop high-performing engineering organization and coach leaders and teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure engineering contributions to site objectives.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Strategy deployment

Lean / BD Excellence

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

The Plant Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership of the site engineering function (Automation, Process Engineering), while embedding BD Excellence as the core operating system.

This role drives world-class performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through:

Deployment of BD Excellence principles (Lean, CI, Zero Loss mindset)
Development of high-performing technical teams
Execution of site strategy deployment and Cost-to-Win (CtW) initiatives in collaboration with Site BD Excellence Manager

Organizational Impact

• Member of Site Leadership Team / extended LT

• Leads managers, engineers, and technical specialists

• Accountable for multi-year engineering strategy aligned to site master plan

• Direct impact on:

• Operates with broad influence across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and BD Excellence teams

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategy Deployment (BD Excellence Anchor)

• Lead engineering input into Strategy Deployment (SDD) and site master plan

• Cascade KPIs aligned to SQDC priorities across engineering teams

• Align engineering roadmap to BD Excellence roadmap and maturity expectations

• Ensure integration of:

2. Zero Loss & Continuous Improvement Leadership

• Champion projects around Zero Loss mindset across engineering domains (safety, quality, downtime, cost)

• Lead elimination of losses through:

• Own engineering contribution to Cost-to-Win (CtW) portfolio

• Deploy Lean tools:

3. Collaborates with Assess Manager around Asset Care, Reliability & Performance

• Partnering to establish and execute site-wide asset care strategy

• Ensure engineering resources to support:

• Drive engineering improvements that enhance:

4. BD Excellence Integration (Factory Blueprint)

• Partner with BD Excellence leaders to:

• Lead engineering participation in:

• Ensure engineering teams actively contribute to:

5. People & Capability Development

• Build and lead a high-performing engineering organization

• Develop talent aligned to skills matrices and capability strategy

• Coach leaders and teams on:

• Own:

6. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with:

• Provide engineering leadership in:

7. Governance, Compliance & Standards

• Ensure adherence to:

• Establish:

Leadership Expectations (BD Excellence Behaviors)

• Demonstrates servant leadership and Gemba mindset

• Drives culture of accountability and continuous improvement

• Promotes:

• Leads change effectively and influences at all levels

• Builds a culture where:

Key Performance Measures

• Safety: TRIR, zero incidents

• Quality: defect rates, deviations, CAPA effectiveness

• Delivery: OEE, downtime reduction

• Cost: maintenance cost, CtW delivery

• People: capability maturity, engagement, succession coverage

• BD Excellence: maturity assessment progression

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)

• 7–10+ years of engineering/manufacturing experience

• 3–5+ years leadership experience managing managers or technical teams

• Strong knowledge of:

Preferred:

• Six Sigma certification

• Experience with BD Excellence or similar Lean operating system

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA SC - Sumter

Additional Locations

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