Staff Engineer, Project Manager

bdx; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is a global medical technology leader headquartered in the United States. The position reports to the Associate Director of eCTW and leads end-to-end projects to ensure on-time delivery, scope, schedule and budget across multiple manufacturing sites.

The role emphasizes technical leadership in process and machine design, data-driven improvement, and collaboration with plant engineers, vendors, and platform teams.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree – Engineering degree, Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience required; 5 years preferred.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience required.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Excel, MS Project, OnePlan required
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, MS Project required.

Responsibilities

• Leads end-to-end execution of Specimen Management eCTW projects ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Owns project scoping, detailed planning, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Leads feasibility assessments and technical evaluations at manufacturing sites, identifying and developing innovative cost-saving opportunities.
• Executes Manufacturing Work Orders (MWOs), engineering studies, and validation protocols at manufacturing sites with precision and compliance.
• Manages procurement, installation and commissioning of machinery and equipment, including full-scale process builds.
• Provides technical leadership in process and machine design for process development initiatives.
• Identifies and drives high-impact continuous improvement projects using data-driven methodologies.
• Works with Plant engineers, management, vendors, consultants and interfaces with other BD Plants, platform teams, and sales & marketing on development, design and fabrication of equipment or processes for new products and technologies.
• Plans and executes activities across multiple projects, processes and equipment autonomously
• Supports eCTW program management tasks, including reporting, stakeholder engagement and governance
• Willing to travel to other manufacturing sites as needed (Upto 50%)

Skills

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Tools

Excel

MS Project

OnePlan

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

Reporting to the Associate Director of eCTW, Staff Engineer, Project Manager is responsible for leading eCTW projects to ensure timely execution.

Responsibilities

• Leads end-to-end execution of Specimen Management eCTW projects ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Owns project scoping, detailed planning, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Leads feasibility assessments and technical evaluations at manufacturing sites, identifying and developing innovative cost-saving opportunities.
• Executes Manufacturing Work Orders (MWOs), engineering studies, and validation protocols at manufacturing sites with precision and compliance.
• Manages procurement, installation and commissioning of machinery and equipment, including full-scale process builds.
• Provides technical leadership in process and machine design for process development initiatives.
• Identifies and drives high-impact continuous improvement projects using data-driven methodologies
• Generally able to identify solutions to problems encountered without assistance.
• Works with Plant engineers, management, vendors, consultants and interfaces with other BD Plants, platform teams, and sales & marketing on development, design and fabrication of equipment or processes for new products and technologies.
• Plans and executes activities across multiple projects, processes and equipment autonomously
• Supports eCTW program management tasks, including reporting, stakeholder engagement and governance
• Willing to travel to other manufacturing sites as needed (Upto 50%)

Knowledge & Problem Solving

• Applies extensive technical expertise in assembly process technology and has extensive knowledge of other process technologies. Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Guides the successful completion of programs and may function in a project leadership role. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve major objectives.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of a wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in a manufacturing process technology. Has general knowledge of other process technologies. Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough and practical.
• Develops processes by designing and/or performing experimental testing, data analysis, preparation of reports and providing recommendations.
• Applies BD-standardized manufacturing technologies.

Discretion / Latitude

• Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS Degree – Engineering degree, Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience required; 5 years preferred.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience required.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Excel, MS Project, OnePlan required
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, MS Project required.

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:

• Annual Bonus

• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
• Potential reimbursement of phone use

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 Skills

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You".

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

$130,400.00 - $215,200.00 USD Annual