Senior Engineer, Sustaining

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices • Vernon Hills, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Senior Engineer, Sustaining Location: Vernon Hills, IL Travel Requirement: Up to 20% domestic, based on project needs Position Summary: The Senior Engineer, Sustaining leads and executes both targeted and broad engineering assignments that deliver innovative, functional, and cost-effective solutions to support product development and commercialization. This role ensures products are designed for manufacturability and that scalable, robust processes are in place for production. Additionally, the engineer supports existing BD products and product families through lifecycle management, adherence to quality systems, design controls, and sound engineering practices.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Biomechanical required).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in product and process engineering within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience in project management , design for manufacturing , and technical leadership .
• Experience with statistical analysis, technical documentation, and process validation.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, GMP, and regulatory compliance.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Expertise in design controls, change management, and manufacturing coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a hands-on, practical approach to engineering challenges.

Nice To Haves

• MS, preferred.
• Process Excellence certification (Six Sigma, Lean Green/Black Belt) highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Drive product lifecycle management by resolving technical issues, implementing design enhancements, and managing product updates and process changes for cost savings.
• Lead process transfers and vertical integration efforts across internal BD sites and external suppliers, serving as the technical liaison.
• Ensure compliance with BD’s Quality System through rigorous verification of engineering work products.
• Apply engineering principles (DFMEA, PFMEA, DFM, materials science, process reliability) to meet product design and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing to identify and implement product and process improvements.
• Conduct detailed design and process analysis; review and approve component and equipment specifications.
• Evaluate new manufacturing processes and technologies for integration into existing operations.
• Coordinate commercialization of new products and processes with global manufacturing sites.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, contingency strategies, and resource estimates.
• Provide technical leadership in sustaining engineering, cost reduction, and design transfer initiatives.
• Integrate complex subsystem designs into scalable manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You .
• Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility.
• There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed.
• The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees