Sustaining Engineering Leader

BD; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a seasoned Process Engineering leader in the USA NE - Columbus area to direct the process engineering function and sustainment projects. You will drive OEE improvements, lead capital and expense management, and coordinate global engineering initiatives in manufacturing operations.

You will oversee digital rollouts and reliability engineering programs, lead teams, evaluate skills, and develop staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, mechanical engineering preferred.
• Two years’ formal engineering experience in manufacturing industry or equivalent required.
• Five years’ formal engineering experience in manufacturing industry or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Process Engineering function to achieve the OEE glidepath. Data driven project selection.
• Directs the sustaining engineering projects including Change Control from ACR through released ECR/O.
• Leads the financial performance of the operations team for expense spending and capital management.
• Leads project selection to drive cost reductions and process improvements.
• Supports Global Integrated Engineering projects implemented into operations.
• Leads the digital rollout in operations for programs such as E‑DHR, AVEVA OEE, Prometheus and others.
• Prepares and Leads the operations PACE reviews.
• Drives the Reliability Engineering team for breakdown analysis and standardization.
• Works with Asset Care to drive strategic direction for the plant.

Skills

Oral/written communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Decision making

Machine design

Troubleshooting

Project management

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Independent thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Directs the Process Engineering function to achieve the OEE glidepath. Data driven project selection.
• Directs the sustaining engineering projects which include projects that require Change Control from ACR through released ECR/O. Operations projects that require capital outside of the Global Integrated Engineering team.
• Supports Global Integrated Engineering projects implemented into their operations area.
• Leads the financial performance of the operations team for expense spending and capital management. Writes business cases.
• Leads the project selection to drive financial analysis achieving manufacturing cost reductions and processes improvements resulting in a cost waterfall model.
• Works with the Asset Care team and OPEX/Continuous Improvement team to focus improvement projects.
• Leads the digital rollout in operations for programs such as E‑DHR, AVEVA OEE, Prometheus and others.
• Prepares and Leads the operations PACE reviews.
• Drives the Reliability Engineering team for solid Break Down Analysis and Center‑lining processes.
• Works closely with the Asset Care Manager to help drive the strategic direction for the plant.
• Supports and guides Technical Leaders in operations.
• Supervises, trains, evaluates and develops direct reports.
• Provides avenues for technical training for the Sustaining and Process Engineering Group. Evaluates required skills and acts to acquire these skills in the department.
• New manufacturing processes and process improvements meet plant objectives.
• Optimized utilization and development of process engineering department staff.
• Promotes a safety culture, policies and practices that ensure an increasingly safe work environment for all associates.
• Site compliance with applicable federal, state, local and corporate regulations.
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, mechanical engineering preferred.

Experience

• Two years’ formal engineering experience in manufacturing industry or equivalent required.
• Five years’ formal engineering experience in manufacturing industry or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective Oral/written Communication – Advanced
• Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding – Proficient
• Independent thinking / Self Driven – Advanced
• Leadership skills – Advanced
• Decision Making Ability – Proficient
• Machine Design – Proficient
• Troubleshooting / Problem Solving – Advanced
• Project Management – Proficient
• Computer Skills / Microsoft Office – Proficient
• Financial Acumen – Proficient
• Analytical 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.

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 NE - Columbus (West)

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.