Staff Engineer, Excellence

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.

Are you passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement, and creating lasting change? As a Staff Engineer, BD Excellence, you will play a key role in strengthening a culture of excellence across the manufacturing environment by applying proven operational excellence methodologies and improvement tools.

Reporting to the Plant OPEX Manager, you will work closely with teams across the site to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys coaching others, leading improvement initiatives, and using data to drive results.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Coach and develop problem-solving capabilities across teams and functions.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and apply BD Excellence methodologies to eliminate loss and improve efficiency.
• Support the development and delivery of multi-year Cost to Win improvement programs.
• Use data, visual management tools, and performance metrics to identify opportunities and track results.
• Guide project selection and prioritization to ensure focus on high-impact improvement activities.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning across the manufacturing site.
• Partner with colleagues across multiple locations to share best practices and support long-term improvement goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies;
  Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an advantage.
• Proven ability to coach and influence others while building engagement and commitment to change.
• Experience managing projects and delivering measurable business improvements.
• Comfortable working in a global, multicultural environment with the flexibility to travel up to 25%.

Salary range for the role: £57.000 to £69.000 + benefits

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in United Kingdom and in Europe, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment.

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. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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…