Sustaining R&D Engineering Leader

BD; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

On-site collaboration culture

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) in Irvine, California, seeks a Senior Manager of Engineering R&D (Sustaining) to provide strategic and technical leadership for sustaining initiatives across legacy product lines. You will guide design improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage risk while directing a high-performing team in a regulated environment.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, cost reduction, vendor and material changes, and collaboration with Quality, Regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and related engineering experience required.
• Experience working in a regulated industry preferred.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers responsible for sustaining R&D of legacy products.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for design changes (DFX).
• Approve design control deliverables and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations and Supply Chain.

Skills

Problem-solving

Documentation & communication

Data analysis

Project leadership

MS Office proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) in Irvine, California, seeks a Senior Manager of Engineering R&D (Sustaining) to provide strategic and technical leadership for sustaining initiatives across legacy product lines. You will guide design improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage risk while directing a high-performing team in a regulated environment.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, cost reduction, vendor and material changes, and collaboration with Quality, Regulatory