Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the position

The Process Engineer (PE) is part of a small team responsible for the performance of manufacturing lines, focusing on output, scrap, and downtime reduction. The role requires the PE to spend approximately 65% of their time on the manufacturing floor, evaluating equipment and mentoring production associates on equipment standards and troubleshooting. The PE also supports capacity planning and growth, defines budgeted rates, and ensures compliance with BD quality systems and safety regulations. Regular attendance is essential, and the ability to communicate effectively in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Implements and sustains BD Excellence work process for the manufacturing unit.
• Interacts with production associates and equipment to analyze losses.
• Understands top losses within the manufacturing unit and develops and executes plans to eliminate losses and drive OEE performance.
• Creates technical knowledge for the manufacturing unit and transfers the knowledge to the operator and technical associates.
• Actively participates in troubleshooting, Pit Stop and Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities.
• Spends approximately 65% of the time on the production floor supporting line activities.
• Owns line gap analysis and reviews line trends to calibrate priorities, mid - long term.
• Responsible for manufacturing unit change control including validation activities, root cause analysis of prioritized OEE losses, and quality events and deviations.
• Performs other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• BA/BS Degree preferred, particularly in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, 5 years of technical or manufacturing experience required.
• Internal applicants must have BD PE training or be willing to train within the first 6 months in the role.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in effective oral/written communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team and teambuilding.
• Independent thinking and self-driven.
• Proficient decision-making ability.
• Proficient in machine design.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in safety and ergonomics expertise.
• Basic project management skills.
• Proficient knowledge of quality systems.
• Basic logistics and planning knowledge.
• Proficient computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Basic financial acumen.