Staff Project Engineer

BD; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in El Paso, TX is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to drive equipment, processes, and facility projects for capacity expansion and cost reduction. You will ensure compliance with BD quality systems and safety regulations while coordinating with engineers, vendors, and BD plants.

The role requires strong English communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with a track record in leading complex manufacturing initiatives and implementing new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• PMP training/certification is preferred.
• 7–10 years manufacturing project experience required or preferred.
• 2 years medical industry experience required.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, justification, specification development, and budgeting.
• Oversee vendor interactions, equipment specifications/design, concepts, and negotiations.
• Oversee machine purchase and installations, and the building of whole machines or processes.
• Provide leadership for process and machine design of new product/process developments.
• Identify and implement significant continuous improvement projects.
• Provide lead in creativity around solving problems and secure resource planning.
• Develop and implement new technologies and collaborate with BD Plants and platform teams.
• Ensure safety and quality across all projects and align with company goals.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

English Proficiency

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

PMP certification

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for integrating equipment, processes, and facilities projects into the plant in support of capacity expansion, cost reduction, and risk mitigation goals. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs project planning, justification, specification development, and budgeting.
• Handles vendor interactions, equipment specifications/design, concepts, and vendor negotiations.
• Oversees machine purchase and installations, as well as the building of whole machines or processes.
• Provides significant leadership for process and machine design of new product/process developments.
• Identifies and implements significant continuous improvement projects.
• Provides lead in creativity around solving problems.
• Generally able to identify solutions to problems encountered without assistance and develops and secures resource planning.
• Develops and implements new technologies.
• Works with all Manufacturing areas of the El Paso Plant regarding process and machine designs.
• Works with plant engineers, management, vendors, consultants, and collaborates with other BD Plants, platform teams, and sales & marketing on development, design, and fabrication of equipment or processes for new products and technologies.
• Generates and submits new project ideas.
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

DELIVERABLES

• Ensures safety of all associates and quality of product on all projects’ execution and delivery.
• Ensures equipment, processes, or product integrated to the plant aligns and meets the company and manufacturing unit goals.
• Ensures documentation of each project phase is completed and filed per company guidelines and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education:

This position has the following minimum educational requirements:

• BA/BS Degree in Engineering is required (Mechanical/Industrial Engineering preferred)
• PMP training/certification is preferred

Minimum Experience:

• 7-10 years Manufacturing projects experience preferred.
• 2 years Medical industry experience required.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities (KSA’s): (Not Required/Will Train, Basic, Proficient, Advanced)

• Effective Oral/written Communication – Proficient English (Basic Spanish a plus)
• Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Proficient
• Independent thinking / Self Driven - Proficient
• Decision Making Ability - Proficient
• Machine Design – Proficient
• Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced
• Safety & Ergonomics Expertise – Proficient
• Project Management - Advanced
• Quality Systems Knowledge – Proficient
• Logistics & Planning Knowledge – Basic
• Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient
• Financial Acumen – Proficient
• Leadership Skills - Proficient

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.

Primary Work Location

USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr.