GIE EPI Staff Engineer

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.

The role is to drive the integration and manage the end-to-end implementation of process and equipment at BD appointed production sites working in partnership with the sites for a seamless transition and rapid startup.

Develops Strategies, Collaborates and Communicates with:

• Program Managers: To ensure that the integrated equipment and processes are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Quality Team: To ensure that the integrated equipment and processes meet necessary quality and regulatory standards.
• Manufacturing & Operations Team: To ensure that the integrated equipment and processes are easy to operate, maintain, reliable and that equipment is operating efficiently / effectively from handover / hyper care to meet production targets.
• Suppliers and Vendors: To source and integrate equipment technologies while ensuring project milestones are met.
• Equipment Design Team: To ensure that equipment is designed, built, and tested to meet production requirements
• Finance team: For CapEx spending reporting.

General Process

• Participate at FAT and SAT with EDE team.
• Prepare an installation plan and full validation of equipment.
• Manage the integration of new equipment validation, and vertical start-up into the existing manufacturing process ensuring the training plan and competence assessments are completed.
• Ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations during equipment or software integration, addressing any issues or roadblocks.
• Support the documentation of equipment instruction and process parameters and support the site for training on the new equipment and application.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance during the ramp up phase to support maintaining long term capability, OEE target, and CI initiatives.
• Facilitate opportunities identification to improve integration processes, tools methodologies, staying current with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Ensure equipment and installation conforms to Environmental Health and Safety, international standards and company policies to include lock-out tag-out, controls, guarding, etc.
• Measure and oversee performance on the operability of the equipment, ensuring optimal performance, minimizing downtime.
• Oversee existing tools and resources needed to support equipment maintenance programs, center lining procedures, and to ensure reliability and up-time.
• Coordinate the handover to other departments (i.e. operations/maintenance/quality) to ensure smooth production ramp-up / alignment with overall company objectives.
• Manage adherence to production ramp-up plans to ensure that newly installed equipment meets performance targets.
• Ensure all gaps between expected and actual performance of new CapEx integration during the ramp up phase.
• Resolve integration plans and schedules which covered of resources, timeline, and key milestones.
• Develop test plans to verify functionality, process windows, performance, and reliability of equipment (i.e. FAT, SAT, Validation, Commissioning, etc.)
• Develop center lining of equipment to optimize the equipment performance.
• Perform the diagnoses and resolution of integration issues, working closely with respective engineering teams or vendors to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Lead equipment documentation, including document creation, data compilation & document hand-over, in terms of equipment architecture diagram, specifications, test reports, maintenance and control plans.
• Develop collaboration with various engineering teams or vendors (i.e. mechanical / electrical / software) to ensure smooth integration of respective equipment, subsystems, and components.
• Manage in the alignment meetings with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure that specifications required are met and that any issue resolutions stemming from vendors are resolved.

Specific Process - Glass team

• Lead team in problem solving - identification of Glass prefillable syringe systems problems and analysis of the root cause.
• Troubleshoot Glass prefillable syringe systems processes and material or equipment issues through scientific approaches and tools.
• Conduct engineering evaluation and improvement activities in Glass prefillable syringe processes: glass cane cutting, forming, assembly, washing, siliconization & packaging.
• Establish a relationship between Glass prefillable syringe systems Key Process Input Variables (KPIVs) and Key Process Output Variables (KPOVs).
• Responsible for execution of process verification, process validation and production ramp-up activities for Glass prefillable syringe systems."

Leading KPI

• Accountable for Integration lead time reduction (Time): 10% on Focus lines / 30% on New lines
• Accountable for Improved equipment performance (OEE) through validation: +10% vs Focus M/c's / >82% @ on New Line

Lagging KPI

• Accountable for # of accidents attributable to the introduction of new capital equipment by GIE
• Drive GIE VoA Index Improvement vs. ISC Baseline (72 Org Commitment) measured at the next survey point (GIE Pulse)

Other Information

In BD we have embraced the use of digital technology to collaborate effectively with our teams around the world. Additionally, we also value team member growth through providing opportunities to make an impact beyond the home location when needs arise. In such instances, our objective is to distribute these opportunities between all team members, seeking their acceptance to travel whilst lending their expertise to meet the needs of the business through the projects they support. And, while it's difficult to predict and quantify the amount for any individual in advance, regionally aligned associates could incur periodic travel up to half of their working time subject to any entry requirements governed by the countries being visited. Note: In all cases, we will strive to minimize travel as much as possible and any amount of travel is not intended to be an ongoing weekly requirement

Education:

Bachelor's Degree: in Engineering field, preferred in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Automation or Project Management.

Working Experience

• 8 years of progressively responsible engineering and project management experience.
• Extensive experience in integrating equipment within complex manufacturing sites with a strong focus on validation and vertical start up.
• Proven lean leadership experience who can assimilate data in a structured manner and present recommendations based on facts and data.
• Proven leadership in project and capital management.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

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 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.

BD is committed to providing a robust set of value-based programs and resources that are best-in-class, market-competitive and affordable for all associates and their families.

• Competitive pay

• Access a portion of your pay before pay day with DailyPay

• Healthcare coverage: No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic Medical Plan option, no matter how many dependents you cover.

• Preventive care covered at 100%.

• Dental and vision insurance at group rates.

• Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Adoption assistance plan

• 401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar matched by BD up to 6% of compensation

• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Discounted home, auto and pet insurance

• Paid holidays and vacation (pro-rated the first year based on actual start date)

All benefits and policies are subject to eligibility and enrollment requirements. Most coverage begins on your first day or the date you become eligible for benefits.

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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Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location
USA NE - Columbus (East)

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