BD is a global medical technology company that manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents, and is dedicated to enriching people's health throughout the world.
The company has its headquarters in scenic Franklin Lakes, NJ, close to major metropolitan routes that provide easy access to numerous academic, arts, leisure, sports and historic areas of interest.
BD offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package, strong leadership commitment to individual development and learning, and on-site fitness centers at our Franklin Lakes location.
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Description
The Principal Engineer is responsible for leading R&D activities from concept all the way through launch of the product including analyzing, prototyping, testing and validating the product The Principal Engineer may serve as either as an R&D core team member, project leader or both for a cross functional product development teams including the manufacturing organization. As a project leader, Principal Engineer will maintain timelines, run cross functional team, and provide reports/ updates to the larger organization.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
* Provide expert engineering skill. * Plan and lead cross-functional product development projects, from concept to manufacturing. * Lead cross-functional planning, coordination, and reviews. * Maintain an overview of relevant technologies and products. * Collaborate in the evaluation and assessment of competitive products, processes or new trends. * Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training, and education of sound quality assurance principles. * Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Leadership:
* Technology development: Conceive and develop novel technologies to advance business goals. * Product development: Conceive and develop novel product concepts to advance business goals. Responsible for solving advanced technical problems. Plan, implement, monitor and deliver designated products. Provide cross-functional leadership. Be accountable for projects' success. * Resourcing: Ensure projects are resourced appropriately. Participate in selection and development of best technical talent. Participate in assessment of associates' technical skills. * Technology transfer: Implement efficient and effective transition from research to development to manufacturing. * Partnership: Identify, establish working relationships with, and leverage best-in-class product and technology development partners.
Organizational Development
* Associate development: Actively mentor associates in related technical roles. Provide technical direction and frequent feedback. Participate and assist in their success. Continue to raise the bar on technical skills and help associates rise to expectations. Advise management of technical needs and desired skill mix.
Leadership
* Accountability: Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for the successful and timely completion of projects. * R&D communication: Hold and encourage frequent formal and informal communication within the team and the rest of the organization to ensure dissemination of important information. * Leadership courage: Demonstrate and promote leadership courage by doing what is right. Engage those who disagree to persuade or be persuaded. Instill confidence in associates and customers. * Dealing with ambiguity: Demonstrate agility and action orientation when facing change and uncertainty. Effectively manage change and instill confidence.
Qualifications
POSITION Qualifications:
* BS Engineering, preferably mechanical or Biomedical and experience in product development. Advanced Degree Desired * Minimum 6 years of experience in engineering preferably in the pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry with successful track record of delivering products to market or developing commercially viable technology * Strong technical leadership skills. * Strong interpersonal and influence skills. * Strong technical judgment. * Strong communication skills. * Team Orientation * Strong skills in project planning and leadership. * Strong understanding of disciplined product development processes, regulatory and quality requirements.
Job Mechanical Engineering
Primary Location US-New Jersey-Franklin Lakes
Shift First Shift / Day Job
Relocation Available No
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