Staff Project Engineer

Becton, Dickinson and Company; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in El Paso, TX, seeks a senior manufacturing project lead to drive capacity expansion, cost reduction, and risk mitigation through bold engineering and disciplined project management.

You will coordinate with plant engineers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to design, install, and optimize equipment and processes for new products, while upholding BD safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering required; PMP training/certification preferred.
• 7-10 years manufacturing project experience preferred; 2 years medical industry experience required.
• Lean Six Sigma methodologies knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, justifies, specifies, and budgets manufacturing projects.
• Handles vendor interactions, equipment specifications/design, concepts and negotiations.
• Oversees machine purchases/installations and building of whole machines or processes.
• Provides leadership for process and machine design of new product/process developments.
• Identifies and implements significant continuous improvement projects.
• Drives creativity in solving problems and secures resource planning.
• Develops and implements new technologies in collaboration with BD plants and platform teams.
• Generates and submits new project ideas.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent thinking

Decision making

Machine design

Troubleshooting

Safety & ergonomics

Project management

Quality systems

Logistics

Computer skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

PMP certification preferred

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

• 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):

• 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.

Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr. Additional Locations Work Shift We are the #MakersofPossible

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.

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.