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BD · 5 months ago

Staff Continuous Improvement Engineer

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to advancing health. The Staff Continuous Improvement Engineer will drive and sustain improvement programs and CI initiatives, focusing on problem solving, process optimization, and waste reduction within a manufacturing environment.

Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
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Responsibilities

Root Cause Analysis, Waste Reduction, and OEE/Productivity assessment; Documenting and conducting Time Studies in a manufacturing setting; AutoCAD; Applying LEAN methodologies and FMEA analysis in a manufacturing setting; SAP environment and data integration management; Agile Methodology; Project Management; and MS Suite
Ensures the necessary skills, tools and resources are in place to facilitate the optimization of performance. Acts as an important Change Agent, Champion for Culture Change and Process Transformation, while driving Continuous Improvement
Possess strong leadership and influence skills to solve complex problems with an emphasis on improving the quality, compliance, service, and business financials
Responsible for providing technical knowledge, and support using the Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc
Manages difficult manufacturing process and problems using sound methodology
Comprehend and fully applies new technology developments
Oversees (directly or indirectly) technical and/or engineering personnel assigned to Continuous Improvement projects. Provides technical support, and coaching/mentoring to the team
Design and lead the implementation of the continuous improvement strategy throughout the organization including:
Development of Appropriate Metrics and Measuring Systems
Facilitate cost savings (A3) Process
Lead Continuous improvement Project Management
Strengthening multi-functional Representation, Engagement, Accountability, Ownership and Communication
Support leadership in meeting business goals. Includes identifying and prioritizing the right business opportunities
Review ongoing performance trends to drive an overall improvement and consistency in manufacturing line output
Collaborate with Managers/Leaders to identify each department’s top priorities and determine best methods for driving process and culture change
Communicate business related issues or opportunities to next management level
Implement systematic problem solving /root cause analysis process
Participate in new product introductions and product transfer ensuring waste is identified and eliminated
Engage, train and coach all employees to become active champions of the process

Qualification

Lean Six SigmaRoot Cause AnalysisProcess OptimizationProject ManagementAutoCADSAPFMEA analysisCommunicationTeam orientedProblem solvingFacilitation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a Core Engineering field
Five+ (5+) years of Operational Excellence experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
Root Cause Analysis, Waste Reduction, and OEE/Productivity assessment; Documenting and conducting Time Studies in a manufacturing setting; AutoCAD; Applying LEAN methodologies and FMEA analysis in a manufacturing setting; SAP environment and data integration management; Agile Methodology; Project Management; and MS Suite
Ensures the necessary skills, tools and resources are in place to facilitate the optimization of performance
Acts as an important Change Agent, Champion for Culture Change and Process Transformation, while driving Continuous Improvement
Possess strong leadership and influence skills to solve complex problems with an emphasis on improving the quality, compliance, service, and business financials
Responsible for providing technical knowledge, and support using the Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc
Manages difficult manufacturing process and problems using sound methodology
Comprehend and fully applies new technology developments
Oversees (directly or indirectly) technical and/or engineering personnel assigned to Continuous Improvement projects
Provides technical support, and coaching/mentoring to the team
Design and lead the implementation of the continuous improvement strategy throughout the organization including: Development of Appropriate Metrics and Measuring Systems
Facilitate cost savings (A3) Process
Lead Continuous improvement Project Management
Strengthening multi-functional Representation, Engagement, Accountability, Ownership and Communication
Support leadership in meeting business goals. Includes identifying and prioritizing the right business opportunities
Review ongoing performance trends to drive an overall improvement and consistency in manufacturing line output
Collaborate with Managers/Leaders to identify each department's top priorities and determine best methods for driving process and culture change
Communicate business related issues or opportunities to next management level
Implement systematic problem solving /root cause analysis process
Participate in new product introductions and product transfer ensuring waste is identified and eliminated
Engage, train and coach all employees to become active champions of the process
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Benefits

A valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs
Rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture

Company

BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$540M
Key Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
1962-04-23IPO

Leadership Team

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Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
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Richard Byrd
Executive Vice President and President of the BD Interventional Segment
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