Senior Process Engineer

Job description

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 MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. Job Description The Senior Process Engineer reports to the Senior Technical Leader. Responsible for the implementation of project and process support activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals. Primary focus in areas of capacity expansion, quality/waste improvement and cost improvement programs. Required to handle multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity. Essential Functions: Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements and capital equipment project management activities. Proficient in mechanical design and troubleshooting of automated assembly machines and equipment. Directs personnel in the troubleshooting and maintenance of cam driven mechanisms and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment used in the production process. Supports the plant manufacturing effort, with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution. Specific focus will be on improving chronic issues related to quality, waste and equipment efficiency. Establishes which elements comprising a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision, and which items would be best contracted. Secure quotations and select contractors; direct the contractors' efforts or the efforts of in-house forces to a satisfactory scheduled completion of the necessary work. Supervise and inspect all work in-process by contractors or plant forces; provide guidance where necessary. Responsible for coordinating activities between equipment vendors, Division R & D and plant functional departments on his/her assignments. Ability to handle projects of a moderate to large scope requiring extensive coordination. Will be required to handle several assignments (project & process duties) simultaneously Prepares and submits capital appropriation requests and controls expenditure on these projects as required. Responsible for the recommendation of capital equipment or process modifications, their physical in…