Staff Quality Engineer

Becton Dickinson; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters is seeking a senior Quality Leader to interpret and apply Quality System requirements in a regulated manufacturing or validation setting. You will develop and implement SOPs, drive continuous improvement, and ensure robust documentation practices.

In this role, you will lead quality initiatives, guide supplier qualification, support audits, and apply advanced quality engineering principles to deliver compliant, validated results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience in a regulated environment.
• Master's degree and 5 years experience in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply Quality System requirements and implement SOPs in manufacturing or validation environments.
• Build and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure documentation processes comply with regulatory standards.
• Provide guidance on core Quality System elements and supplier qualification.
• Use statistical tools to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure readiness.
• Apply advanced quality engineering principles to deliver validated results.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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

We are the makers of possible

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.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key quality leader responsible for interpreting and applying Quality System requirements and developing/implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and organizational policies within manufacturing or validation environments
• Build, manage, and maintain project schedules and timelines to ensure efficient execution and delivery
• Ensure all documentation processes are compliant with applicable regulatory and quality standards
• Provide guidance across core Quality System elements, including process control and supplier qualification, while identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities (both internal and external)
• Utilize statistical tools and data analysis techniques to identify root causes, drive corrective actions, and resolve moderately complex quality issues effectively
• Support internal and external audit activities, ensuring readiness and compliance
• Apply advanced quality engineering principles, technical concepts, and quality science methodologies to deliver measurable and validated results

Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience in a regulated environment.
• Master's degree and 5 years experience in a regulated environment.

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.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

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 health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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