BD · 7 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
USA SC - Sumter
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for implementing project and process support activities, focusing on capacity expansion, quality improvement, and cost improvement programs while ensuring safety and compliance in the workplace.
Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Acts as a safety leader for all technical associates and sets the example for safe work habits and rule compliance so as to always keep safety the number one priority
Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements and capital equipment project management activities
Has an applicable knowledge and ability to use AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks for mechanical design improvements
Ensures that all preventative maintenance is completed on their assigned areas of responsibility in an accurate and timely fashion. Assesses each unplanned downtime event for design improvement or potential changes to the preventative maintenance to prevent similar events ongoing. Implements reliability opportunities and uses findings with other engineering personnel for application on lines with similar opportunities
Directs personnel in the troubleshooting and maintenance of cam driven mechanisms, pneumatics, servo driven assemblies, and hydraulic equipment used in the production process
Possesses high mechanical proficiency and analytical solving techniques to quickly determine root cause of unplanned failures. Supports the plant manufacturing effort, with proven ability to identify problems and complete root cause resolution including preventative solutions to prevent recurrence
Possess a clear understanding of the role of engineering in a manufacturing environment and the importance of their role in proactive driving and leading others for improvement to hit all SQDC related goals. Safety and Quality are always the first priorities but mechanical engineers are expected to lead and drive reliability and consistency to achieve daily OEE and scrap goals
Executable understanding of TPM and LEAN manufacturing tools and their use in combination with opportunity data to drive continuous improvement for productivity and/or exceeding budgeted goals. Leads and coaches LTAs and MTs in the use of these tools to always understand and address the top three issues on the manufacturing lines within their department
Is responsible for generating annual 'Cost to Win' productivity ideas to reduce costs or increase performance in our continued quest for year over year productivity improvement
Understands and employs solid engineering principles in part design, problem resolution, and while working with vendors. Applies solid judgement based on proper engineering calculations and data-based decision making
Responsible for coordinating activities between equipment vendors, Division R & D and plant functional departments on their assignments and projects
Ability to handle projects of a small to moderate scope while leading technical operations simultaneously. Mechanical engineers are assigned technical production performance responsibilities for a group of machines or lines while also managing one or more small to medium sized projects at the same time. Having the ability to lead others and multitask is essential
Assists in the preparation and submittal of capital appropriation projects as required. Prepares a three-to-five-year capital need strategy for their assigned production equipment that will keep operations running high quality in a reliable fashion
Establishes which elements comprising a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision, and which items would be best contracted. Secures quotations and selects contractors accordingly
Provides recommendation of capital equipment or process modifications, their physical installation, debugging and associated training of production personnel
Required to have awareness of product performance and quality requirements within scope of their assignments
Responsible for all associated documentation, including however, not limited to, the following: validations, Operations Procedures, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Engineering Change Notifications, spare parts listings, etc
Required to develop a firm understanding of all equipment to perform set-up, adjustment and assessment of possible improvements
Accountable for spending (capital or expense) within approved limits on programs
Qualification
Required
BS Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of experience or AAS Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of experience required
Acts as a safety leader for all technical associates and sets the example for safe work habits and rule compliance so as to always keep safety the number one priority
Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements and capital equipment project management activities
Has an applicable knowledge and ability to use AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks for mechanical design improvements
Ensures that all preventative maintenance is completed on their assigned areas of responsibility in an accurate and timely fashion
Assesses each unplanned downtime event for design improvement or potential changes to the preventative maintenance to prevent similar events ongoing
Implements reliability opportunities and uses findings with other engineering personnel for application on lines with similar opportunities
Directs personnel in the troubleshooting and maintenance of cam driven mechanisms, pneumatics, servo driven assemblies, and hydraulic equipment used in the production process
Possesses high mechanical proficiency and analytical solving techniques to quickly determine root cause of unplanned failures
Supports the plant manufacturing effort, with proven ability to identify problems and complete root cause resolution including preventative solutions to prevent recurrence
Possess a clear understanding of the role of engineering in a manufacturing environment and the importance of their role in proactive driving and leading others for improvement to hit all SQDC related goals
Executable understanding of TPM and LEAN manufacturing tools and their use in combination with opportunity data to drive continuous improvement for productivity and/or exceeding budgeted goals
Leads and coaches LTAs and MTs in the use of these tools to always understand and address the top three issues on the manufacturing lines within their department
Is responsible for generating annual 'Cost to Win' productivity ideas to reduce costs or increase performance in our continued quest for year over year productivity improvement
Understands and employs solid engineering principles in part design, problem resolution, and while working with vendors
Applies solid judgement based on proper engineering calculations and data-based decision making
Responsible for coordinating activities between equipment vendors, Division R & D and plant functional departments on their assignments and projects
Ability to handle projects of a small to moderate scope while leading technical operations simultaneously
Mechanical engineers are assigned technical production performance responsibilities for a group of machines or lines while also managing one or more small to medium sized projects at the same time
Assists in the preparation and submittal of capital appropriation projects as required
Prepares a three-to-five-year capital need strategy for their assigned production equipment that will keep operations running high quality in a reliable fashion
Establishes which elements comprising a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision, and which items would be best contracted
Secures quotations and selects contractors accordingly
Provides recommendation of capital equipment or process modifications, their physical installation, debugging and associated training of production personnel
Required to have awareness of product performance and quality requirements within scope of their assignments
Responsible for all associated documentation, including however, not limited to, the following: validations, Operations Procedures, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Engineering Change Notifications, spare parts listings, etc
Required to develop a firm understanding of all equipment to perform set-up, adjustment and assessment of possible improvements
Accountable for spending (capital or expense) within approved limits on programs
Analytical Problem Solving
Continuous Improvement
Decision Making
Design Improvements
Identifying Problems
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing Environments
Mechanical Engineering
Problem Solving
Productivity Improvements
Company
BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$540MKey Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
1962-04-23IPO
Leadership Team
Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
Richard Byrd
Executive Vice President and President Interventional Segment
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