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David Careers

Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

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becton dickinsonSan Diego (CA)
Industrial Production ManagersAll Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$202,700.00 - $324,200.00

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About the role

BD: Makers of PossibleBD 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 usfrom design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per yearto 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.
Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering: Reporting to the Integrated Supply Chain Sr Director of Global Sustaining Engineering, the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering will lead and scale our manufacturing operations through innovation and automation within our Connected Care landscape. The Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering will play a pivotal role in designing, specifying and implementing cutting-edge manufacturing equipment, technologies and processes, driving innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and components at scale. This role involves strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and aligning product changes to processes within the product lifecycle. Additionally, is responsible for driving innovation, operational excellence, and must be able to identify new opportunities for that will meet the evolving technologies.
Responsibilities:
  • Define and drive the Design Transfer and Commercialization roadmap in alignment with business goals and market trends.
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities through business and customer insights streamlining the transfer and commercialization swim lane
  • Lead the development, design, and implementation of advanced manufacturing equipment, systems, technologies and processes to support current and future production goals including the expansion and optimization of our state-of-the-art production facilities.
  • Leverage Industry technologies, world class vendors and know-how
  • Spearhead the integration of cutting-edge automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing tools, ensuring simultaneous product/process engineering, seamless operation and optimized throughput.
  • Oversee the design, layout, and launch of new production lines, ensuring alignment with program milestones and volume targets.
  • Collaborate with design engineering, product development, supply chain and quality teams to ensure design for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and product quality.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
  • Partner with supply chain teams to ensure alignment on material flow, logistics, and just-in-time inventory strategies.
  • Develop, manage and track capital expenditure plans for manufacturing infrastructure, tools, and technologies.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for all manufacturing-related projects.
  • Leadership Attributes and Key Behaviors
  • Lead from the front, demonstration of servant leadership
  • Strong planning and execution skills to:
  • Address future business opportunities.
  • Resolve supply chain sourcing & inventory issues.
  • Develop and execute capacity plans including surge.
  • Maximize capital plans.
  • Ensure the development of process capabilities/technologies.
  • Manage risk and contingency planning.
  • Set a culture of ownership and drive ensuring top quartile results.
  • Brings others together to act and provides leadership.
  • Deep knowledge about their product areas (business, process, products)
  • Have a global thinking with a long-term horizon.
  • Promote collaborative / Inclusive style.
  • Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability that demonstrate BD Values and strive for continuous improvement.
  • Has a track record of developing talent and preparing them for broader roles in the company.
  • Ability to work and influence decision makers across multiple sites/regions/levels of manufacturing sophistication.
  • Ability to interface up and down the organization.
  • Ability to translate business objectives into tactical activities for the plant.
  • Required skills and knowledge:
  • Technical Area of Expertise:
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).15+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, preferably within medical device industry
  • Proven track record of scaling manufacturing operations from pilot to mass production.
  • Deep knowledge of automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and other advanced production technologies.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management abilities.
  • Deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and quality management systems
  • Deep understand of medical device regulations
  • Commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact in manufacturing processes.
  • Personal Specification:
  • Flexible and able to travel. Expected travel up to 50%Strong team player.
  • Ability to influence without authority.
  • Leadership and Strategic thinking
  • Working with highly matrixes organization / Organizational savvy/dealing with ambiguity
  • Building effective transversal team and network
  • Possesses strong coaching and mentoring skills
  • Managing complexity and diversity
  • Results oriented.
Why Join Us? A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization's investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise. 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. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place. 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. Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role. Salary Range Information$202,700.00 - $324,200.00 USD Annual

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