Engineering Manager

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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 Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

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 Med Tech 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.

The Engineering Manager serves as the leader of the site engineering team, responsible for driving strategic initiatives, managing engineering projects, and fostering continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role ensures the successful execution of engineering activities that support business growth, product continuity, and operational excellence. The manager collaborates closely with the design center to support new product commercialization, line extensions, and capacity expansion initiatives.

As a member of the site Leadership Team, the Engineering Manager plays a key role in shaping the site's technical direction and culture.

• Evaluate manufacturing processes through research and statistical analysis.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by optimizing workflow, space utilization, and equipment layout using BD Excellence principles.
• Lead cross-functional teams on R&D and sustaining engineering projects.
• Drive process improvements, change control, and validation activities (TMVs, IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Direct preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of operations and facility equipment.
• Apply engineering knowledge to enhance product design, fabrication, tooling, and materials.
• Specify manufacturing processes, methods, tools, equipment, and controls.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate engineering efforts with other departments at the Carol Stream site.
• Implement and uphold corporate safety standards and facility procedures.
• Follow Quality Systems Regulations and established procedures.
• Promote and model behavior consistent with the BD Way including Values, Leadership Commitments and Growth Mindset.
• Responsible for attainment of plant and departmental goals in support of overall plant objectives.
• Identify development needs and potentials of employees and provide or recommend project assignments and training to increase expertise to meet current or future division needs.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Proficiency in Solid Works or comparable programs.
• Knowledge of computer logic or programming.
• Strong interpersonal skills required in the areas of verbal and written communications, presentation skills, consensus building, customer focus, professionalism, coaching, influencing, and team building.
• Managerial skills, including technical writing, budgeting, and office software.
• Ability to interpret Regulations, Corporate, Business Unit, Facility and Department Procedures.
• Ability to participate and provide leadership on teams and maintain positive work environment with those teams. Understand team functions, leadership techniques and project management methodologies.

• Engineering Degree from an accredited university, required.
• 3 years’ experience in engineering roles in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an FDA regulated industry.
• 5 years’ experience in training and employee development.
• Solid foundation…