BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. The Company is dedicated to improving people's health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines. BD's capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world's most pressing diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs approximately 28,000 people in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public. For more information, please visit See below.
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Description
BD Medical Surgical Systems is searching for a Principal Engineer to work within the Hypodermic business R&D. As a Principal Engineer, the ideal candidate will lead the design and development efforts for disposable medical devices for high volume manufacturing. This person will be capable of identifying and breaking down complex technical problems resulting in robust solutions. This person will plan, lead and execute cross functional projects from concept to manufacturing including advanced product development, support of continuous improvement projects, capacity expansion efforts and development and launch of product line extensions. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to actively participate in the development of new technologies which will help meet current and future clinical unmet needs. As a world leader in the development of drug delivery systems, we are seeking an innovative candidate with a demonstrated ability to work directly with customers, identifying unmet needs and organizing a cross functional core team that will drive development to launch.
Qualifications
MS degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
· Experienced in planning, leading and executing product development projects within a cross functional team environment
· Demonstrated technical leadership achieving business critical goals
· Obtaining and managing customer needs
· Experience with technical product design for high volume manufacture
· Setting cross functional priorities to achieve scheduled milestone completion
Effective communication cross functionally and within business leadership
· Experience in computational modeling, Finite Element Analysis and simulation
· Practical experience utilizing Design for Six Sigma tools and methodologies
Knowledge of good manufacturing practice within the medical device industry preferred
· Experience in phase gated product development process preferred
· Knowledge of Medical device regulations and practices
· Knowledge of polymer properties and selection Ability to identify, break down and solve complex technical problems
Job Mechanical Engineering
Primary Location US-New Jersey-Franklin Lakes
Shift First Shift / Day Job
Relocation Available Yes
Nearest Major Market: New Jersey Job Category: Engineering, Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Scientific, Engineer, Chemical Research, Manufacturing Engineer, Medical Device Engineer, R&D Engineer, Research Engineer, Healthcare, Medical Device, Medical Technology, Medical Research, Management, Six Sigma, Research, R&D, Research, Product Development
