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Job Description SummaryThe Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for managing quality investigation and process improvement projects within the Dye Production Team. Must be comfortable working with subject matter experts in cross-functional teams under defined deadlines. The successful candidate will have experience with project management in a life science industry.

Job Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as project manager and driving force for all projects (including customer complaints), coordinating the interactions between Production, QC, Sustaining, R&D, and QA to ensure on time execution to the project, identify and work through barriers that hinder progress.

• Utilize Six Sigma principles (DMAIC approach, SIPOC, Process Capability, Root Cause Analysis, Normal and Non-Normal data Statistical Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Design of Experiments) to analyze data.

• Obtains and compiles necessary data in response to dye performance related customer complaints, out of trend production materials or product failures, and CAPA initiation assessments.

• Facilitates routine meetings with subject matter experts to discuss open issues/action items and improvements to processes.

• Prepares slides and facilitates routine project update meetings to management and key stakeholders.

• Engages leadership and stakeholders to obtain support and buy in for changes. Partners with management, project leaders, and process owners to align process improvement initiatives with business objectives.

• Participates in and may lead change management activities associated with process improvement or CAPA implementation.

• Coordinate and carry out necessary documentation, training, qualification, and validation activities to support new or modified process changes or deviations.

• May provide project management and Six Sigma coaching, training, and support to team members.

• Other responsibilities or projects as assigned by reporting manager.

• Promotes a safe work environment. Provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment. Participates in Environmental Health and Safety programs. Addresses corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified. Notifies supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Successful candidate will possess a B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Life Science, or Engineering

• Prefer 5+ years relevant industry experience. Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects, prefer 2 years.

ASSETS:

• Experience with quality systems and guidelines (e.g., GLP, GMP, ISO) essential

• Experience with Six Sigma methodology and statistical analysis (e.g., Minitab) is essential; Six Sigma certification is a plus

• Experience with project management tools (e.g., project dashboard, COPQ), methodologies, and best practices is essential; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

• SAP experience is highly desirable

• Experience with CAPA investigation/root case analysis procedures is preferred

• Strong desire to work within a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the expectations of the role consistently expanding or changing

“Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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.”

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Primary Work LocationUSA CA - San Diego (BDB)

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Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.