BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)

GIE PPD Staff Engineer I Molding

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), Franklin Lakes

Job Description Summary

The molding Engineer is leading and coordinating the process development activity to support new product development projects from the innovation phase to the first commercial batches.

In this role the molding engineer will influence product and process design & ensure manufacturability of products.

The target being to develop superior product design efficient manufacturing process for highest quality and lowest cost.

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 MedTech 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.

GENERAL FUNCTION

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The molding Engineer is leading and coordinating the process development activity to support new product development projects from the innovation phase to the first commercial batches.
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In this role the molding engineer will influence product and process design & ensure manufacturability of products.
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The target being to develop superior product design efficient manufacturing process for highest quality and lowest cost.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Lead, plan, implement and coordinate new molding development activities (mold design/build and molding processes) following the GIE process and associated gates review.
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Review product drawings ensuring part designs can be injection molded economically at the right level of quality - Design for Mold-ability & Scale-ability (DFMS). Specify equipment, molds and materials for new molding processes, or existing process changes.
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Utilize CAD, mold flow and CFD techniques, state-of-the art productivity tools along with mold cavity process monitoring instrumentation.
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Interface with personnel from R&D, Plant, Quality, Manufacturing, GIE groups, and outside mold maker/molding vendors.
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Coordinate and communicate assigned projects with the appropriate personnel and departments.
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For new product development write capital expenditure requests for molds, as needed. Prepare and manage the budget for molding projects.
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Develop and implement molding processes for pilot production and define scale-up programs.
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Define with finance the cost of good model for new product development and the associated CAPEX.
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Supervise technicians as required, to complete assigned projects.
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Support qualification and validation activities for new products, processes, changes and transfers as required.
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In own field of scientific/engineering competence, maintain up-to-date familiarity with developments through attendance at professional meetings, literature and consultations.
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Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations.
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Comply with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Required Skills and Qualifications

Technical Skills :

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Proficiency in injection molding processes and equipment, as well as CAD software.
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Six Sigma green belt or statistical tool knowledge.
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Material Knowledge: Understanding of plastic materials and composites.
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Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve production issues.

Project Management: Ability to manage projects, including validations and change control, while following good manufacturing practices (GMP).

Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.

Drive for Results: Can be counted on to achieve goals successfully

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to establishing and meeting the needs and expectations of internal and external customers

Influencing Others: Gains acceptance by understanding the viewpoints of others and seeking win/win solutions

Process Effectiveness: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done, knows how to organize people and activities, understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow.

Innovation: Has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work, can facilitate effective brainstorming

DELIVERABLES

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Identify and complete molding development projects resulting in molding and tooling strategies that meet mold-ability & scale-ability requirements for the application, along with successful technology transfer to BD molding operations or other outside production molding source.
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Provide project documentation associated to process development activities (test plan and results, Gate review deliverable, transfer plan...)
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Provide technical molding support to BD businesses (new product development, or process investigation) as required.
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Completion of Individual Impact Goals (IIGs).
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Minimum Education: B.S. Degree in an engineering field. Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering degree plus 7 years of pertinent molding-based experience.

M.S. Degree in an engineering field preferred. Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering degree plus 4 years of pertinent molding-based experience.

No Degree with 18 years of focused molding development related experience and a high school diploma / GED.

Minimum Experience: Seven (7) to Eighteen (18) years of Molding Engineering and product development experience (depending on education level). Experience with molding analysis software, Solid Works, Visio, Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, and MS Project preferred. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.

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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.

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 health. 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.

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Salary Range Information:

$130,400.00 - $215,200.00 USD Annual

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

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