at Becton, Dickinson and Company in Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Becton, Dickinson and Company seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to work
to understand customer needs through literature review, customer interviews, direct observation, competitive analysis, and/or prototype evaluation. Translate customer needs into engineering requirements leading to specific packaging and process specifications. Collaborate with Manufacturing and multi-functional teams (including Manufacturing Technology, Quality, Marketing, Regulatory, Operations) across MDS to propose, assess the feasibility of; and implement packaging design, material, or process changes, including creative solutions to business or technical needs. Synthesize, develop, update and optimize designs that meet requirements by understanding design space with design options and tradeoffs, managing critical parameters, engage with strong engineering fundamentals and tools by integrating manufacturing principles early in development. Implement DFSS throughout the design selection and development process, utilize and deploy empirical, statistical and analytical tools to improve decisions and reduce cycle times. Assess manufacturability of new packaging designs, development of packaging processes, selection and justification of the appropriate capital equipment and changes to existing packaging designs and processes; Develop and execute packaging strategies for optimizing equipment usage and operational efficiency. Comply with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures, allow with local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound safety quality principles. Lead, coordinate and/or support packaging projects to ensure compliance to specification, timeline, and schedule. Represent the R&D Packaging Function on multi-functional teams in order to drive Packaging strategy. Demonstrate strong personal accountability for successful completion of designated tasks. Effectively communicate and influence decisions among project teams as well as functional and business leadership reviews. Proactively develop, maintain & share technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up to date on current trends and company policies. Mentor junior members in the organization. Assess manufacturability of new packaging / product designs, development or processes, justification, and selection of capital equipment. Understanding and interpretation of ISO 13485 and 11607 parts 1 & 2. Hybrid in-office/remote position.
Position requires a Master’s degree in Packaging, Engineering (any) or Chemistry and three (3) years of work experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. In lieu of a Master’s degree in Packaging, Engineering (any) or Chemistry and three (3) years of work experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained, employer will also accept a Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering (any) Chemistry and five (5) years of work experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained.
Applicants must also have demonstrated experience in the following: Solidworks; Minitab statistical analysis; TOPS software; ISO 11607; ASTM packaging related standards; Packaging design validation development and execution; Sterile medical device sterilization modalities such as ethylene oxide, gamma, and ebeam; Packaging design of medical devices; Medical Device Design Control; Packaging concept to commercialization stages; Packaging process validation; GMP and GDP Guidelines; EUMDR compliance; and Design or packaging medical devices ISO 11607 GMPs Design Control.
To apply, mail resume to: Becton, Dickinson and Company, Attn: BDHR - DT, 3750 Torrey View Ct., San Diego, CA 92130, or submit a resume to https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/, or submit a resume to https://bdx.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE_USA. Must Reference Job Title: Senior R&D Engineer. Code: R-487606. EOE.
