BD Climbers Leadership Development Program, Associate Engineer

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.

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.

The Climbers Leadership Development Program (CLDP) is a rotational leadership development program designed to accelerate the growth of future leaders within BD UCC. The 2 ½ year program includes five six‑month rotational assignments across Quality, R&D, Marketing, Operations, and a flexible rotation (PMO, Innovation, Regulatory, etc.). Rotations are primarily located in Covington, GA, with select opportunities at other BD UCC locations depending on business needs and rotation assignments.

Climbers work on meaningful, high‑impact projects while developing technical expertise, business acumen, cross‑functional collaboration skills, and leadership capabilities that prepare them for long‑term career growth within BD UCC. The CLDP is designed to accelerate career development by providing experiences typically gained over many years through traditional career paths. Additionally, Climbers build strong professional relationships with leaders, subject matter experts, and fellow associates across multiple functions throughout BD UCC.

Experience five rotations across multiple functions and disciplines. Accelerate your professional development through high‑impact projects. Gain significant exposure and visibility to leaders and teams across the business. Develop critical professional skills including communication, problem solving, strategic thinking, project leadership, and cross‑functional influence. Build a strong professional network throughout BD UCC. Develop technical, business, and leadership skills simultaneously. Explore multiple career paths before selecting a long‑term direction.

Work on projects that directly influence products, patients, and business outcomes.

• Quality Contribute to the risk management of new and existing products Create and review documents required for Design History Files including Design Verification and Validation Protocols and Reports Participate in Internal and External Audits Support CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) and continuous improvement initiatives Research & Development Plan, execute, and document product development activities supporting new or improved products Plan, coordinate, and complete Voice of Customer activities and User Research studies Develop project management capabilities, collect user feedback or input, generate user and product requirements, and participate in quarterly ideation day contests Support engineering teams with test method development, validation study design, protocol/report generation, and verification & validation (V&V) testing execution Perform verification and validation tests and experiments in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Manufacturing Lead design transfer activities (e.g., IQ, OQ, PQ) for New Product Development or cost improvement initiatives for Sustaining Engineering Develop and implement improvements to manufacturing procedures.
• Marketing Lead market research planning and execution to collect voice of customer for New Product Development or Sustaining Engineering projects (e.g., interviews, surveys, hospital visits) Develop or update product labeling…