Sr. Engineer, Innovation, Home Care (Hybrid/Covington, GA)

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Remote
On Site
Full Time

Skills

Healthcare Information Technology
Management
Engineering Design
Manufacturing
Pivotal
Leadership
Marketing
Sales
Product Requirements
Research
Partnership
Cross-functional Team
Prototyping
Critical Thinking
Research and Development
Science
Medical Devices
Design Thinking
Six Sigma
DFSS
Product Development
Project Management
Training
Collaboration
Innovation
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Health Care
Testing
Law
Accountability
SAP BASIS
Genetics
Military

Job Details

Job Description Summary
The Sr. Engineer will play a pivotal role in owning and leading cross-functional efforts to advance projects through the Innovation funnel. This role is specific to the Home Care platform which consists of innovate and leading products that serve customers dealing with varying degrees of urinary incontinence in a Home setting. The Sr. Engineer will collaborate closely with key functions including R&D, Medical Affairs, and Marketing, ensuring strong strategic alignment with Platform and Functional Leadership at UCC.

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.

Urology & Critical Care (UCC) is one of the fastest growing business units in the BD-Interventional Segment, and has 4 platforms - Acute Urology, Endo Urology, Home Care and Targeted Temperature Management.

UCC employs more than 1,000 people around the world and is headquartered in Covington, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. The company has engineering design centers in Atlanta, Denver, Ireland, China & India, as well as numerous manufacturing facilities, located in US, Malaysia, and Mexico.

Location: Covington, GA

Department: Innovation, R&D

Reports To: Sr. Program Manager, Innovation

Job Summary:

The Sr. Engineer will play a pivotal role in owning and leading cross-functional efforts to advance projects through the Innovation funnel. This role is specific to the Home Care platform which consists of innovate and leading products that serve customers dealing with varying degrees of urinary incontinence in a Home setting. The Sr. Engineer will collaborate closely with key functions including R&D, Medical Affairs, and Marketing, ensuring strong strategic alignment with Platform and Functional Leadership at UCC.

Responsibilities:
  • Serves as the Sr. Engineer in Innovation for Home Care, leading cross-functional efforts to identify unmet needs, initiate Innovation projects and move them along the funnel, following the BD Innovation Playbook and Biodesign principles.
  • Generates insights and ideas by going to Gemba and partnering closely with Marketing, R&D, Sales and Medical Affairs team members to continuously generate ideas into the Innovation funnel.
  • Manages Critical Home Care Innovation Projects:
    • Manages key timelines and milestones for Innovation projects.
    • Discovers and refines draft User Needs & Product Requirements through iterative research via partnership with the cross-functional team.
    • Engages with design and prototyping vendors.
    • Supports comprehensive transfer of Innovation projects to Global Product Development.

Critical Traits:
  • Growth Mindset to empower continuous learning.
  • Bias for Action and execution with agility.
  • Global mentality and strong cultural awareness.
  • Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • A passion for the customers we serve, the projects we deliver, and the unique work that we do.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering.
  • 3-5 years of experience with an R&D (Engineering, Biodesign, or Science) background in the medical device industry required.
  • Training in Biodesign, Design Thinking, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) or equivalent programs preferred.
  • Experience in Innovation or creative product development processes preferred.
  • Project Management experience and training preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.

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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USA GA - Covington BMD

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