Senior Engineer, Sustaining

Job Description Summary

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.

Senior Engineer, Sustaining

Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Travel Requirement: Up to 20% domestic, based on project needs

Position Summary:

The Senior Engineer, Sustaining leads and executes both targeted and broad engineering assignments that deliver innovative, functional, and cost-effective solutions to support product development and commercialization. This role ensures products are designed for manufacturability and that scalable, robust processes are in place for production. Additionally, the engineer supports existing BD products and product families through lifecycle management, adherence to quality systems, design controls, and sound engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive product lifecycle management by resolving technical issues, implementing design enhancements, and managing product updates and process changes for cost savings.
• Lead process transfers and vertical integration efforts across internal BD sites and external suppliers, serving as the technical liaison.
• Ensure compliance with BD's Quality System through rigorous verification of engineering work products.
• Apply engineering principles (DFMEA, PFMEA, DFM, materials science, process reliability) to meet product design and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing to identify and implement product and process improvements.
• Conduct detailed design and process analysis; review and approve component and equipment specifications.
• Evaluate new manufacturing processes and technologies for integration into existing operations.
• Coordinate commercialization of new products and processes with global manufacturing sites.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, contingency strategies, and resource estimates.
• Provide technical leadership in sustaining engineering, cost reduction, and design transfer initiatives.
• Integrate complex subsystem designs into scalable manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Biomechanical required). MS, preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years in product and process engineering within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Proven experience in project management, design for manufacturing, and technical leadership.
  • Experience with statistical analysis, technical documentation, and process validation.
  • Familiarity with ISO standards, GMP, and regulatory compliance.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Expertise in design controls, change management, and manufacturing coordination.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-starter with a hands-on, practical approach to engineering challenges.
  • Process Excellence certification (Six Sigma, Lean Green/Black Belt) highly desired.

Key Relationships:

• Internal:
  • Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineers, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Regulatory, Documentation Control, Production Management.
• External:
  • Suppliers, Tool/Mold Vendors, Consultants, Contractors.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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.

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Primary Work Location
USA IL - Vernon Hills

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates' progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information
$92,700.00 - $152,900.00 USD Annual