Product Lifecycle Engineer

Becton Dickinson NA; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Hospital Care Insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Long-term care with life insurance

Job summary

BD in New Jersey seeks an ISC Product Lifecycle Engineer to serve as the Operations liaison on platform-led sustaining engineering projects, translating project requirements into executable site actions and coordinating with platform teams to ensure on-time delivery and low operational risk.

The role emphasizes site readiness, validation, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing sites in a regulated medical device environment, with a strong focus on implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, minimum.
• 3+ years in manufacturing or sustaining engineering within a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of validation, change control, risk management, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience supporting cross-functional project teams with site execution responsibilities.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with influence without authority.
• Experience in a quality- and regulatory-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core team member on sustaining engineering projects, ensuring site requirements are incorporated.
• Act as the primary contact between platform project teams and manufacturing sites.
• Provide site input on capacity, timing, and resources to support sequencing decisions.
• Coordinate site execution activities including validations, studies, and line-time planning.
• Monitor site readiness and escalate risks to enable mitigation.
• Support sustaining changes such as packaging updates, process changes, and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure completion of documentation and change control for site-impacting changes.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination

Influence without authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Project Management, Communications, or related field

Tools

SAP manufacturing

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purposeBD 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 Summary

The ISC (Integrated Supply Chain) Product Lifecycle Engineer serves as the Operations representative on platform-led sustaining engineering projects. This role acts as the primary liaison between manufacturing sites and platform project teams, translating project requirements into executable site actions. The position emphasizes coordination, communication, and execution readiness to support on-time delivery, manage competing priorities, and reduce operational risk.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core team member on sustaining engineering projects, ensuring site and operations requirements are incorporated into scope, risk assessments, validation strategies, and implementation plans.
• Act as the primary point of contact between platform project teams and manufacturing sites, communicating execution needs, risks, constraints, and status.
• Provide site-level input on capacity, timing, and resource availability to support project sequencing and prioritization decisions.
• Coordinate site execution activities, including validations, process studies, engineering work orders, material trials, and line-time planning.
• Monitor site readiness and execution risks, escalating impacts and constraints to project leadership and the PMO to enable timely mitigation.
• Support implementation of sustaining changes such as material or packaging updates, process changes, compliance initiatives, and business continuity projects.
• Ensure completion of required documentation and change control activities for site-impacting changes, including validation documentation, training coordination, and implementation closeout.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Project Management, Communications, or a related field.
• 3+years of experience in manufacturing, sustaining engineering, process engineering, or product lifecycle support within a regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of validation, change control, risk management, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience supporting cross-functional project teams with site execution responsibilities.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience operating in a quality- and regulatory-controlled environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical devices or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to cost-out, supply continuity, compliance, or end-of-life initiatives.
• Experience coordinating site trials or execution across multiple manufacturing lines or sites.
• Familiarity with SAP manufacturing and document control systems.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar project or operations certifications.
• Business analysis, product management, or negotiation/mediation training.

Success in This Role

Manufacturing sites have a clear, trusted point of contact for sustaining engineering initiatives. Project teams have accurate visibility into site capacity, timing, and execution constraints. Validations, trials, and implementations are planned earlier and executed with fewer disruptions. Sustaining projects progress efficiently through strong coordination between sites and platform teams. Site sustaining needs are clearly communicated and effectively prioritized at the platform level. 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.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates' well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:

Health and Well-being Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Hospital Care Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care with life insurance
• Other Well-being Resources
• Anxiety management program
• Wellness incentives
• Sleep improvement program
• Diabetes management program
• Virtual physical therapy
• Emotional/mental health support programs
• Weight management programs
• Gastrointestinal health program
• Substance use management program
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit

Retirement and Financial Well-being

• BD 401(k) Plan
• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Financial counseling
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
• Daily Pay
• College financial aid and application guidance

Life Balance Programs

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Group auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Discounts on products and services
• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employer matching donation
• Workplace accommodations
• Other Life Balance Programs
• Adoption assistance
• Backup day care and eldercare
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
• Leave Programs
• Bereavement leaves
• Military leave
• Personal leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FML)
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave

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

Required SkillsOptional Skills.Primary Work LocationUSA NJ - Franklin LakesAdditional LocationsWork Shift

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information $95,600.00 - $153,000.00 USD Annual