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.
Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Quality, you'll be at the heart of our product development journey, applying your Quality Engineering expertise to both cutting-edge new products and essential product maintenance initiatives. This is your opportunity to make a real impact on patient safety and product excellence throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
Drive Quality Excellence: Apply advanced technical principles, quality sciences, and proven methodologies to ensure our medical devices exceed industry standards and regulatory expectations
Solve Complex Challenges: Leverage your proven problem-solving skills to tackle quality issues head-on, creating measurable improvements to BD's processes and procedures that enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Champion Regulatory Compliance: Ensure every design control and production/process control project meets all applicable local and international regulatory requirements, plus Corporate and Unit standards
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Serve as the Quality representative on dynamic new product development and sustaining engineering teams, bringing your expertise to multidisciplinary projects
Exercise Approval Authority: Review and provide Quality Engineering approval for new and modified design/process specifications, including product performance specs, test methods, and critical documentation
Develop Auditing Skills: Participate in supplier and internal quality system audits as an Auditor-in-training, evaluating the effectiveness of our Quality System and good manufacturing practices
Lead Project Quality: Ensure quality conduct across projects—from design through data interpretation and report generation—for both your work and that of junior team members
Shape Our Future: Contribute to specific programs and projects that advance our quality capabilities, and prepare/revise policies and procedures that guide our organization
Own the Journey: Manage projects and tasks from product inception through launch and ongoing maintenance, ensuring products consistently meet quality standards at every stage
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years relevant experience OR
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Master's degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
Applied knowledge of the FDA medical device quality system regulations and international quality system standards/regulations (e.g. - 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDSAP, EU MDR/IVDR) as it relates to the design and continued support of BD products.
Can ensure quality conduct of projects, including design, data summary and interpretation, and report generation for self and lower level project developers.
Can independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
Able to provide guidance and work direction to lower level project developers.
Can design and perform development working independently within defined parameters with minimal supervision required.
Experience with BD software systems utilized in the Quality Systems is desirable.
Must have knowledge/specialization in one or more of the following areas:
Acceptance sampling theory and application
Statistical process control methods and application
Measurement system/test method knowledge and analysis
Quality planning
Failure analysis investigation
Design of Experiments
Process mapping and value stream analysis
Hypothesis testing
Descriptive statistics
Process capability analysis
Basic quality tools: Pareto, box plots, histograms, scatter diagrams, etc.
Risk Management
Supplier quality management
Auditing
Design/development tools
Process validation
Software validation
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:
Health and Well-being Benefits
Medical coverage
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Hospital Care Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Injury Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability insurance
Long-term care with life insurance
Other Well-being Resources
Anxiety management program
Wellness incentives
Sleep improvement program
Diabetes management program
Virtual physical therapy
Emotional/mental health support programs
Weight management programs
Gastrointestinal health program
Substance use management program
Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
Retirement and Financial Well-being
BD 401(k) Plan
BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Financial counseling
Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
Daily Pay
College financial aid and application guidance
Life Balance Programs
Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
MetLife Legal Plan
Group auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Discounts on products and services
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Service Recognition Awards
Employer matching donation
Workplace accommodations
Other Life Balance Programs
Adoption assistance
Backup day care and eldercare
Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
Leave Programs
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.
Salary Range for Franklin Lakes, NJ: $ 110,200.00 - 176,400.00 USD Annual
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 visit https://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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At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Salary Range Information
$110,200.00 - $176,400.00 USD Annual
