Senior Manager, Automation Engineer

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Añasco (PR); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Becton, Dickinson and Company in Anasco, Puerto Rico seeks an Senior Manager, Automation Engineer to oversee site project execution, manage equipment installation and validation, and lead a cross-functional team. Travel to other BD facilities and vendors may be required.

The role requires an engineering background (Mechanical preferred) with 15+ years in automation manufacturing, plus experience in a regulated medical device setting and product/process transfers.

Formación

• Engineering background, ideally Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in automation/manufacturing engineering leadership.
• Experience in a regulated medical device environment and product/process transfer.

Responsabilidades

• Perform engineering work related to facility construction and automated equipment design.
• Provide site feedback on designs and scales-up of manufacturing processes and tests.
• Oversee equipment installation, validation, and FAT activities; coordinate vendor shipments.
• Lead site project team; coach and mentor cross-functional staff.
• Develop solutions to engineering problems during design, installation and validation.
• Ensure project plan execution with quality, delivery and cost metrics.

Conocimientos

Project management

Engineering leadership

Problem solving

Documentation & communication

Lean six sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Mechanical Engineering degree

Herramientas

MS Office

Project management software

Descripción del empleo

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 Senior Manager, Automation Engineer oversees overall project execution at the site including providing feedback to GIE team related to facilities design\construction as well as equipment design\construction. Manage the equipment installation\ validation activities and hiring of resources for project support and eventual production start-up. Will be part of the Core Team as site representative. Should be able to travel to other BD Facilities as well as to equipment vendor's site.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with GIE team performs engineering work as needed specific to the facility construction and/or automated equipment design/construction.
• Provide site feedback associated to the designs and scales-up of applicable manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment, and required tests for the product to be manufactured.
• Provide site feedback to GIE engineers with respect to the plans, designs and estimates of time and cost to assure local requirements are met.
• Support GIE facilities Engineering team by overseeing work for the applicable facilities construction activities.
• Participate on equipment for FAT activities and coordination of shipment / installation at the site.
• In conjunction with the GIE team, analyzes and develop solutions to potential engineering problems that may arise during the design and construction of equipment as well as during installation and validation activities.
• Provides leadership to the site project team.
• Has in‑depth functional expertise and broad business knowledge to provide required engineering & business feedback to GIE engineers as applicable.
• As needed, develop financial and operational objectives and apply expertise to achieve a smooth transition from validation process to manufacturing start-up.
• Ensure project plan execution at the site level is done in a timely manner in compliance with key quality, delivery and cost metrics.

Education & Experience

Engineering background ideally in Mechanical Engineering. (15) years plus experience in automation manufacturing environment on an engineering leading role. Demonstrated track record in management of technical and/or engineering disciplines. Experience in a regulated industry / medical device manufacturing Preferred (+ 7 years) Product / Process transfer experience a must.

Basic Knowledge and Skills

• Proven successful project management leadership skills
• Proficient in both Microsoft Office Suite and related systems
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making (lean/six sigma certification a plus)
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Expert understanding of engineering procedures while identifying applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems
• Expert understanding of related aspects of engineering processes and/or systems
• Knowledge of financial acumen as it relates to engineering
• Demonstrated ability to manage one or more teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners, business units, and/or sites and may engage with and influence senior management
• Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of engineering to the business
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively elevate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Frequently interacts with internal and external management and senior‑level customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications
• Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives Require the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship
• Dedicated to quality client service and pro‑active and responsive to client needs.
• Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams to successfully implement global enterprise systems and related solutions
• Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change Support and solicit input from team members at all levels
• Protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.

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 Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA PR - Anasco Additional Locations Work Shift We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real‑life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible.

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.