Staff Continuous Improvement Engineer

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) • Hunt Valley, MD

72d • $113,400 - $186,900

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Core Engineering field.
• Five+ (5+) years of Operational Excellence experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree.
• Ten+ (10+) years of Process Excellence or Business Excellence/Continuous Improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.

Responsibilities

• Drive and sustain improvement programs and CI initiatives such as Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis, Process Optimization, Waste Reduction, OEE/Productivity, SMED (Quick Changeovers).
• Facilitate blitzes/kaizens to support the SQDC initiatives.
• Perform time studies for manual activities on a regular basis.
• Design and continuously improve workstations layout and personnel arrangement.
• Facilitate changes to workstations layout and new machinery, requiring manual activities and need to improve personnel abilities.
• Perform routes and BOM's studies and provide data to Master Data coordinator.
• Design and implement fixtures and devices to improve manual activities safety, ergonomics and efficiencies.
• Ensure the necessary skills, tools and resources are in place to facilitate the optimization of performance.
• Act as an important Change Agent, Champion for Culture Change and Process Transformation, while driving Continuous Improvement.
• Provide technical knowledge and support using Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.
• Manage difficult manufacturing processes and problems using sound methodology.
• Oversee technical and/or engineering personnel assigned to Continuous Improvement projects.
• Design and lead the implementation of the continuous improvement strategy throughout the organization.
• Facilitate cost savings (A3) Process.
• Lead Continuous improvement Project Management.
• Support leadership in meeting business goals.
• Review ongoing performance trends to drive overall improvement and consistency in manufacturing line output.
• Collaborate with Managers/Leaders to identify each department's top priorities.
• Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Implement systematic problem solving/root cause analysis process.
• Participate in new product introductions and product transfer ensuring waste is identified and eliminated.
• Engage, train and coach all employees to become active champions of the process.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $113,400.00 - $186,900.00 USD Annual.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Performance-based culture with rewards and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees