Senior R&D Engineer, New Product Development

BD; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BD Urology and Critical Care (UCC) is seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join our High Volume Consumables R&D team, with a focus on early-stage design within the New Product Development (NPD) process. This role offers a unique opportunity to build expertise in Biodesign, requirements management, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and design validation.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience and collaborate closely with BD’s Subject Matter Experts to help shape the next generation of medical technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a design / development engineer.
• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or related fields is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Proficient in design control process, development, and commercialization in regulated industry.
• Ability to appropriately plan and monitor R&D activities.
• Application of engineering design process and statistical techniques in product development, such as Design for Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership and learning agility to drive meaningful impact on projects and broader company initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively across functions, bringing a positive attitude and team‑first mindset to overcome challenges and foster alignment.
• Exhibit strong action orientation and personal accountability to ensure program success.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with cross‑functional teams and management.
• Gain deep insights into market gaps, user pain points, and evolving expectations to identify and address unmet customer needs through innovative, technically sound solutions.
• Translate user and market insights into actionable engineering requirements that align with both product design and business objectives.
• Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies, including advanced use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Critical Parameters Management, to fully understand design space and product performance limits.
• Navigate projects through established design control processes, including phase gates, design reviews, and technical assessments.

Skills

Design engineering

DFSS

DOE

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Statistical techniques

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical 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

BD Urology and Critical Care (UCC) is seeking a talentedSenior Engineerto join ourHigh Volume Consumables R&D team, with a focus on early-stage design within the New Product Development (NPD) process. This role offers a unique opportunity to build expertise inBiodesign, requirements management, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and design validation. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, benefit from structured professional development, and collaborate closely with a broad network of BD’s Subject Matter Experts to help shape the next generation of medical technologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate leadership and learning agility to drive meaningful impact on projects and broader company initiatives.

• Collaborate effectively across functions, bringing a positive attitude and team‑first mindset to overcome challenges and foster alignment.

• Exhibit strong action orientation and personal accountability to ensure program success.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with cross‑functional teams and management.

• Gain deep insights into market gaps, user pain points, and evolving expectations to identify and address unmet customer needs through innovative, technically sound solutions.

• Translate user and market insights into actionable engineering requirements that align with both product design and business objectives.

• Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies, including advanced use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Critical Parameters Management, to fully understand design space and product performance limits.

• Navigate projects through established design control processes, including phase gates, design reviews, and technical assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience as a design / development engineer.

• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or related fields is required.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills.

• Proficient in design control process, development, and commercialization in regulated industry.

• Ability to appropriately plan and monitor R&D activities. Adjust to scope and timing changes.

• Application of engineering design process and statistical techniques in product development, such as Design for Six Sigma

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.

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA GA - Covington BMD

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