Plant Engineering Leader

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices • Sandy, UT

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About The Position

The Plant Engineering Leader leads and develops a team of engineers responsible for strategic projects and continuous improvement across plant operations. The role manages engineering resources, provides technical leadership and mentorship, and promotes collaboration, accountability, and professional development. It owns the department’s capital expenditure (CAPEX) portfolio and partners with plant leadership to align engineering work with business objectives. The position also advances operational performance and ensures compliance with quality, regulatory, environmental, health, and safety standards. The role is based at BD’s primary work location in Sandy, Utah. BD states that most roles require at least four days of in-office presence per week to support on-site collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Five years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing CAPEX budgets and large-scale engineering projects.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams.
• Strong project and program management skills, including experience implementing project management methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of engineering-related people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop project engineers and technical professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth.
• Own and manage the department’s CAPEX portfolio, including budget forecasting, business case development, approval processes, and project execution.
• Establish and standardize project management tools, processes, and performance metrics to support consistent project delivery.
• Direct cross-functional teams in planning and executing engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve operational performance through gains in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), equipment reliability, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Support succession planning, performance management, coaching, and career growth for engineering staff.
• Partner with plant leadership to align engineering priorities and project activities with strategic business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement, emphasizing accountability, innovation, and results-driven execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager