Quality Engineer Continuous Improvement

Quality Engineer Continuous Improvement

Reporting to the Director of Quality, the Staff Quality Engineer I, CI leads and supports continuous improvement programs using Six Sigma (Manufacturing, Transactional and Design For Six Sigma), Lean, Validation and project management best practices. The role defines strategy and tactics to meet company, cluster, unit, plant and functional objectives. Through facilitation, communication, effective problem solving and active management of ambiguous situations, the Staff QE I develops efficient processes that ensure product safety, quality and compliance with global regulations, always focusing on the customer.

Success is measured by the effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of quality solutions.

BD is a leading global medical technology company dedicated to advancing health through transformative solutions. We empower teams across design, engineering, manufacturing and marketing to turn the impossible into possible.

• Provides mentoring / coaching for application of technical principles, theories, concepts and quality tools and systems.
• Develops technical solutions to complex problems.
• Works with leaders and subject matter experts to develop continuous improvement strategies linked to key business strategies and objectives.
• Focuses on improving processes that support Business and Quality Objectives.
• Works cross-functionally to drive CI projects, which improve functional work processes.
• Establishes tracking mechanisms (metrics) that record measurable results of CI in terms of process efficiency, customer satisfaction, financial and non‑financial benefits, and transfers those mechanisms to the functions. Develops and maintains an overall dashboard to track CI program/project progress and develops other communication mechanisms.
• Benchmarks internal and external organizations. Identifies, implements, leverages and transfers best practice knowledge to the organization. Assists functions in utilization of best practices (DSFS, MFSS, 8D, etc).
• Collaborates with other CI associates and CI network(s) to support the deployment and anchoring of CI capabilities across the functions and sites.
• Engages with (or may lead) quality networks and cross‑functional business teams toward effective promotion and alignment of organizational goals to the company’s mission and vision.
• Effectively navigates and leads through the challenges of change and establishes key stakeholder engagement focused on win‑win solutions.
• Continuously evaluates progress toward objectives, adapting them to meet customer and business needs.
• Pursues and actively manages key stakeholder relationships that support the broader strategy that is impacted by plant/business/function objectives.
• Manages customer‑impacting issues; prioritizes quality and compliance‑mindful solutions that uphold the company and its standards.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with all levels of employees, customer, contractors and vendors.
• Pursues and maintains a functional knowledge of global regulations.
• Contributes to development of local and/or global strategies.
• Accomplishes tasks through experienced professionals and managers.

• BS degree in Science (Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Biology, etc.) or Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Bio‑Medical, etc.) required.
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience or a combination of education and experience in a technically oriented industry (Medical Device, Aerospace, Automotive, Chemical, Food, etc.).

BD requires a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week for most roles. Remote or field‑based positions have different arrangements. Employment may be contingent on proof of COVID‑19 vaccination.

Salary Range: $ – $ USD Annual.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.