Manufacturing Unit Process Engineer

BD - El Paso, TX

Full-time

El Paso, TX

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to advancing the world of health. The role is responsible for process capability, cost reduction, and the implementation of continuous improvement projects within the designated manufacturing unit. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles, with a broad overlap between various engineering disciplines. The individual will support capacity planning and growth, define budgeted rates, and ensure thorough process documentation. Compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures, and all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations is paramount. Regular and punctual attendance is essential, and the ability to communicate effectively in English is required. The role emphasizes the importance of upholding BD Values and fostering a culture of safety and quality in the workplace. The responsibilities include implementing and sustaining BD Excellence work processes, identifying critical equipment settings, and creating standards. The individual will be tasked with creating technical knowledge for the manufacturing unit and transferring this knowledge to operators and technical associates. Training associates on continuous improvement methodologies is a key aspect of the role. The position also involves understanding top losses within the manufacturing unit and developing plans to eliminate these losses while driving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) performance. The individual will be responsible for change control within the manufacturing unit, including validation activities and root cause analysis of prioritized OEE losses and quality events. Additional duties may arise to support business needs, including facilitating quality non-conformance investigations and corrective actions, as well as developing and maintaining machine and process work instructions and manufacturing procedures. Ensuring the safety of all associates and the quality of products is a critical deliverable, alongside ensuring that new manufacturing processes meet unit objectives and that equipment operates efficiently and optimally. The role requires analyzing the current state of equipment efficiency to drive OEE improvement and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Implements and sustains BD Excellence work process for the manufacturing unit.
• Identifies critical equipment setting and creation of standards.
• Creates technical knowledge for the manufacturing unit and transfers the knowledge to the operator and technical associates.
• Trains associates on continuous improvement methodologies within the manufacturing unit.
• Understands top losses within the manufacturing unit and develops and implements plans to eliminate losses and drive OEE performance.
• Responsible for manufacturing unit change control including validation activities, root cause analysis of prioritized OEE losses, and quality events and deviations.
• Facilitates quality non-conformance investigations and corrective actions for respective lines or processes.
• Develops and maintains machine and process work instructions and manufacturing procedures.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 3 years manufacturing experience.
• 2 years Medical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficient in effective oral/written communication.
• Proficient in teamwork and teambuilding.
• Proficient in independent thinking and self-driven tasks.
• Proficient in decision-making ability.
• Proficient in machine design.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in safety and ergonomics expertise.
• Basic project management skills.
• Proficient in quality systems knowledge.
• Basic logistics and planning knowledge.
• Proficient in computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Basic financial acumen.