Senior R&D Engineer, New Product Development (Advanced Drug Delivery Systems)

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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.
In this endeavor, we are seeking a highly talented and experienced individual to represent the R&D function on project core teams, act as a leader of technical excellence, and apply their medical device development knowledge to a particularly strong and focused team with a high attention to execution and quality.
What is expected of you for success in your role?

• Actively participate in design and development activities for a variety of Drug Delivery products in a design control environment
• Provide technical expertise and engineering excellence to medical device Product Development projects while working to cultivate customer engagements.
• Generate imaginative yet practical technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Exhibit an understanding of customer needs and processes to ensure relevant and innovative Product Development solutions
• Demonstrate technical rigor and creativity, continuous learning and improvement, and alignment to customer needs and value creation
• Aspire to and develop toward technical, project, or people leadership roles
• Implement technical and/or multi-functional project work
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by proactively generating novel concepts to improve product performance or enhance products' ability to address customer needs

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering or other technical fields of study; Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience developing safety-critical medical device systems, working with multi-disciplined teams
• Experience across the entire device lifecycle, from inception, through design, construction, testing, and commercial launch
• Experience identifying (through a variety of methods, including observation and solicitation), articulating, and prioritizing customer needs and requirements
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to tactfully advise decision-makers
• A dedication to delivering on organizational goals
• Experience establishing design verification strategy and implementation
• Understanding of medical device Product Development risk management methodologies
• Proficiency with statistical techniques

Preferred Experience:

• Clear understanding of manufacturing process validation including FAI/FAT, development and IQ/OQ/PQ
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent project planning software is a plus
• Basic understanding of IP considerations
• Proven versatility and learning agility
• Proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis involving multiple components
• Design and execution of user studies
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (multi-cavity injection molding and high-speed assembly) methodologies
• Clear understanding of fixture design including basic machining considerations and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA),
• Experience using sophisticated engineering tools such as Design for Six Sigma or Six Sigma methodologies, Black Belt is a plus.

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