Job Description Summary
As the Staff Engineer, you will lead Assembly & Packaging Equipment Specifications through Validation for BD Life Sciences, ensuring equipment design and execution meet cost and performance goals.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead equipment integration from specification through validation (URS/Build/FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ), ensuring smooth build, installation and minimal disruption to operations.
* Develop and manage capital projects, including business case documentation, vendor selection, contracting, coordination with procurement and legal as well as BD plant personnel.
* Design and optimize equipment for assembly and packaging, ensuring alignment with BD product requirements, safety standards, and operational goals.
* Create and maintain design documentation, including URS, CAD models, assembly instructions, and process standards.
* Support ramp-up and performance, providing technical assistance to meet OEE targets and drive continuous improvement.
* Conduct testing and analysis, including PFMEA, engineering simulations, and validation plans to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
* Collaborate cross-functionally, working with internal teams and vendors to resolve integration issues and ensure seamless system compatibility.
* Ensure compliance and safety, adhering to EHS regulations, quality standards, and company policies throughout equipment lifecycle.
* Facilitate training and documentation, supporting site teams with process parameters, equipment instructions, and operator readiness.
* Drive innovation and process improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance equipment design, integration tools, and methodologies.
About You
* Bachelors of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or applicable field experience.
* 12+ years engineering experience with a background is in packaging and automated manufacturing equipment with process development in high volume manufacturing.
* Experience implementing process improvements and launching new equipment into a manufacturing environment.
* Comprehensive understanding of all phases of projects, brainstorming, scoping, budgeting, writing specifications, quoting, capital proposals, vendor management, coordinating installations, running validations.
* Experience with label printing and barcode specifications and requirements, as well as packaging cost analysis.
* Excellent technical skills including project management, organisation, planning, and capital budgets relating to mold procurement and verification.
* Demonstrated ability to apply problem solving and data analysis methods.
* Previous experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ISO standards and Lean Manufacturing concepts desired.
* Experience in an FDA regulated quality environment desired.
* Experience leading projects end to end with strong communication skills across all levels.
* Risk analysis / FMEA, Statistical analysis / SPC system.
* Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities, and to develop and maintain tool qualification schedules.
Nice To Have
* Experience with medical devices, in-vitro diagnostic and pharmaceutical products are a plus.
* Tooling design experience of complex mechanical systems is desired
* Proficiency in AutoCad and/or SolidWorks is desired
Salary Range: £65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus
Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
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.
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