We are the people who give possibilities purpose
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.
The Plant Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership of the site engineering function (Automation, Process Engineering), while embedding BD Excellence as the core operating system.
This role drives world-class performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through:
Deployment of BD Excellence principles (Lean, CI, Zero Loss mindset)
Development of high-performing technical teams
Execution of site strategy deployment and Cost-to-Win (CtW) initiatives in collaboration with Site BD Excellence Manager
Organizational Impact
Member of Site Leadership Team / extended LT
Leads managers, engineers, and technical specialists
Accountable for multi-year engineering strategy aligned to site master plan
Direct impact on:
Equipment reliability & OEE
Cost structure and capital efficiency
Engineering capability and bench strength
Operates with broad influence across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and BD Excellence teams
Core Responsibilities
1. Strategy Deployment (BD Excellence Anchor)
Lead engineering input into Strategy Deployment (SDD) and site master plan
Cascade KPIs aligned to SQDC priorities across engineering teams
Align engineering roadmap to BD Excellence roadmap and maturity expectations
Ensure integration of:
2. Zero Loss & Continuous Improvement Leadership
Champion projects around Zero Loss mindset across engineering domains (safety, quality, downtime, cost)
Lead elimination of losses through:
Own engineering contribution to Cost-to-Win (CtW) portfolio
Deploy Lean tools:
3. Collaborates with Assess Manager around Asset Care, Reliability & Performance
Partnering to establish and execute site-wide asset care strategy
Ensure engineering resources to support:
High equipment uptime and reliability
Effective preventive and predictive maintenance
Optimal spare parts and lifecycle management
Drive engineering improvements that enhance:
OEE
Capacity utilization
Cost efficiency
4. BD Excellence Integration (Factory Blueprint)
Partner with BD Excellence leaders to:
Deploy Factory Blueprint standards
Build component-based excellence (FI, Quality, Maintenance, etc.)
Lead engineering participation in:
Ensure engineering teams actively contribute to:
5. People & Capability Development
Build and lead a high-performing engineering organization
Develop talent aligned to skills matrices and capability strategy
Coach leaders and teams on:
Own:
6. Cross-Functional Leadership
7. Governance, Compliance & Standards
Ensure adherence to:
Establish:
Leadership Expectations (BD Excellence Behaviors)
Demonstrates servant leadership and Gemba mindset
Drives culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Promotes:
Leads change effectively and influences at all levels
Builds a culture where:
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Key Performance Measures
Safety: TRIR, zero incidents
Quality: defect rates, deviations, CAPA effectiveness
Delivery: OEE, downtime reduction
Cost: maintenance cost, CtW delivery
People: capability maturity, engagement, succession coverage
BD Excellence: maturity assessment progression
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)
7–10+ years of engineering/manufacturing experience
3–5+ years leadership experience managing managers or technical teams
Strong knowledge of:
Preferred:
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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visithttps://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.
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