Senior Process Engineer: Automation & Lean

bdx; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead machine improvements, capital equipment projects and process enhancements at the Sumter, SC site. The role emphasizes capacity expansion, quality and cost improvements with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing and vendors.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, and experience with lean and Six Sigma practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing experience with continuous improvement focus.
• Six Sigma certification (greenbelt or blackbelt) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement machine improvements and capital equipment projects.
• Coordinate with vendors, R&D and plant functions on assignments.
• Manage multiple projects with varying scope and complexity.
• Prepare capital appropriation requests and control project expenditures.
• Document validations, procedures and maintenance schedules as required.

Skills

High-speed automated assembly

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

BD is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead machine improvements, capital equipment projects and process enhancements at the Sumter, SC site. The role emphasizes capacity expansion, quality and cost improvements with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing and vendors.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, and experience with lean and Six Sigma practices.