Industrial Design Co-op - Packaging in covington, Georgia

Industrial Design Co-op

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

The Industrial Design Co-op will compete, innovate and deliver to lead packaging projects for medical device products from Front End Innovation through New Product Development. The Industrial Designer will support packaging design projects involving consumer-facing medical device products and execute the packaging activities for concept development, industrial design, prototyping, packaging materials, design/re-design for consumer research, equipment with an eye to scale up activities for commercialization.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate Packaging as the 1st Caregiver to the consumer/patient.
• Explore user centered packaging system solutions that meet the needs of the consumer and operations.
• Lead new packaging development projects in Front End Innovation (FEI) through the New Product Development (NPD) teams.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Industrial Design, Marketing, Operations, Sourcing and other internal organizations to develop new packaging to meet consumer and retailer needs.
• Work with Creative design internally and externally for consumer preferred packaging.
• Develop and deliver prototypes for unboxing as onboarding in addition to all handling and use scenarios.
• Participate in Human Factors and Voice of Customer sessions.
• Translate consumer use requirements into packaging concepts with rapid prototype generations for iterative qualitative testing.
• Actively participates with project teams to drive prototype concepts for qualitative and quantitative research.
• Explore how different sales channels may influence the packaging design while keeping business cost and sustainability front of mind.
• Collaborate with outside suppliers to develop and qualify new packaging components from concept through project stage gate up to launch.
• Participate in Naming and Branding teams
• Develop custom test methods as needed.
• Stay informed about industry trends, sustainability, innovation developments, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience and passion with consumer facing packaging and the research background bring ideas from Front End Innovation (FEI), through New Product Development (NPD) to market
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Solidworks, Keyshot, Blender, Microsoft Project for high level of written and communication skills.
• Understanding of material costs and sustainability concepts

Education and

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in BS or BFA in Industrial Design, Packaging Engineering or related technical field of study required
• Consumer Packaged Goods and/or Medical Device experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management preferred
• Drawing experience and proficiency preferred (Solidworks, CAD, Blender etc.)
• Prototype generation experience a plus

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.

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.