Product Development Engineer 1

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.

Scope And Impact Of Position

Direct project responsibility for design, development of new and improved products. Performance against schedule affects commitments made in the division business plan. Recommends product specifications, drawings, documents and changes as they pertain to any new products or product modifications.

Essential Duties And Position Responsibilities

• On a project management assignment basis, uses the concurrent engineering process to design and develop new and improved medical devices.
• Reviews design objectives with marketing and management and assures product design meets objective.
• Responsible for supporting the creation of project plans and schedules developed with project teams. Coordinates the development of prototypes and lab testing samples and fixtures.
• Functions as technical leader on assigned projects typically within larger scaled programs.
• Formulates and approves product specifications, materials, assemblies and processes.
• Works concurrently with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering groups in starting up production of new and improved products.
• Research outside market for information on new materials and processes related to the design and the improvement of the Davol product lines.
• Responsible for reviewing and analyzing costs in order to identify, plan and implement cost improvements. Conducts design review meetings in accordance with procedures.
• Responsible for communications to supervisor and all levels of management. Performs and/or supervise development testing.
• Responsible for design control activities, including user needs assessment, product performance specifications, hazards analysis, DFMEA, design verification and validation.
• May direct the activities of technicians and other cross functional resources on project consisting of moderate technical risk.
• May supervise laboratory technicians or co-ops.
• Special projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge, And Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other applicable science field, with 1 year of experience required; master's preferred
• Knowledge of the product development process, engineering principles, concepts, and application.
• Demonstrated track record of contributing to the development of new products with exposure to all elements from concept to commercialization.
• Utilizes technical knowledge to lead the Development and design of products and processes, performs tests, generates technical documents and analyzes problems with limited supervision on projects consisting of moderate technical risk.
• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of problems of a moderate to high complexity.
• Makes decisions that require choosing between options to solve moderate to complex technical problems.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.
  
  

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Relationships

• Product Development
• Marketing
• Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Affairs
• Manufacturing
• Clinical Affairs
• AME Engineers
• Packaging Engineering
• Sales Force
• Coop Engineers
• Technicians
• Design Engineering
• Document Control
  
  

External Relationships

• Machine, Tool and manufacturing
• Raw material suppliers, custom engineering and mfg. Firms
• OEM Suppliers of product and product components
• All external engineering development consultants
• Clinicians, Medical and research professionals
• Corporate Legal
  
  

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.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

Primary Work Location

USA RI - Warwick

Additional Locations

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