R&D Staff Engineer

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Staff Engineer to join the R&D team within the Medication Delivery and Vascular Care Solutions (MDVC) business. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership abilities to assess project/program needs, formulate strategies, build support, and complete initiatives. The incumbent will display exceptional communication skills for interpersonal interactions and decision-making, along with the ability to effectively manage change and ambiguity.

The ability to engage and mentor team members and to enhance diverse perspectives to achieve the best outcomes will be necessary for success.

In this exciting role, you will impact health care by driving the commercialization of products central to global healthcare including medication preparation/delivery, spinal/epidural anesthesia delivery, and safe disposal of single-use devices. You will apply your critical and strategic thinking to scope, plan, and complete projects to advance the Medication Delivery portfolio. As part of an integrated cross‑functional team, you will own the R&D strategy and execution of the design control deliverables inclusive of VOC, user needs, requirements, product design, risk management, design verification, design validation, human factors, and design transfer.

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.

• Leadership:
  Lead cross‑functional teams through all project phases with a focus on the strategy and execution of comprehensive design control deliverables. Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative environment that drives innovation.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Write, edit, and effectively communicate technical strategies, protocols, reports, work instructions, and design reviews to diverse stakeholders including technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Critical/Strategic Thinking:
  Analyze complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and make data‑driven decisions that align with business objectives. Apply strategic foresight to anticipate challenges and proactively address them.
• Engineering Fundamentals:
  Expertly apply engineering principles for design development/analysis, including use of digital engineering tools (e.g., FEA). Leverage solid mechanics/materials knowledge to solve technical challenges.
• Complete statistical analysis and sample plan development.
• Demonstrate accountability for the successful and timely achievement of goals.
• Drive innovation and process efficiency through a growth mindset focused on continuous improvement.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in medical device or other similarly regulated industry.
• Engineering Fundamentals:
  Expertise with design verification & validation strategy development and execution on medical devices (or similarly regulated products)/mechanical systems.
• Must have a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and effective product development through expert application of engineering principles.
• Design controls expertise including, but not limited to, new product launches, post‑launch changes, and the governing regulations (globally).
• Proficiency in solid mechanics/mechanics of materials and good knowledge of statistical methods/tools.
• Leadership:
  Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Critical/Strategic Thinking:
  Evidence of applying analytical approaches to solve complex engineering challenges.

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