Job Description Summary

The Mechanical Engineer works as part of the broader development team to execute NPD, sustaining, or continuous improvement projects. Responsibilities include the application of engineering best practice, standards, and technical experience to the implementation of product technical program. This includes, but is not limited to: creation of test plans, engineering analysis data, test methods, protocols, and reports, along with the overseeing of test execution and root cause analysis activities.

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.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and exciting culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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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Our vision for Medication Management Solutionsat BD

With our technical capabilities, the Medication Management Solutions (MMS) team are able to handle multiple systems and our operational capabilities enable us to have medications available when and where needed, reducing inefficiency and waste for nursing and pharmacy teams.

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer will work as part of the broader development team to complete NPD, sustaining or continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities involve applying engineering standards, technical experience, and industry knowledge to carry out product technical programs. This includes, but is not limited to: creation of test plans, engineering analysis data, test methods, protocols, and reports, along with the overseeing of test execution and root cause analysis activities.

You will play a crucial role as a development team member, collaborating efficiently with the wider multi-functional development team to advance project tasks. Whilst acting as a key knowledge resource for the broader team in all areas of product technicality.

Main responsibilities will include:

• The Mechanical Engineer is involved in project tasks at all stages of development: they support the design of mechanical components and produce design outputs (e.g. technical drawings and specifications) of electromechanical devices, jigs, and test fixtures.
• Conduct project tasks including root-cause analysis, hypothesis testing, and Design of Experiments.
• Use Design for Six Sigma tools to improve product design, validate test data significance, and effectively assist in concept selection.
• The role involves working with Engineers, Technicians, and/or Operators during brainstorming and hands-on testing.
• Plan, coordinate, design, and analyse data including activities for feasibility and characterization testing, prototype testing, and V&V testing.
• Collaborate with the multi-functional team: Management, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, System Engineering, Test Engineering, Procurement, and Quality, among others, to support the successful development of technologies to meet technical, customer, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Collaborating with team members involves risk management, compliance assessments, crafting requirements, designs, and testing methods.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (e.g. Biomedical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing and Automation).
• 1+ year of relevant industry experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in an R&D environment: a full or a portion of the product lifecycle process is preferred.
• Knowledge of international standards applicable to medical devices (e.g. ISO 60601-1, EU-MDR) is an advantage.
• Experience in component design with the use of 3D modelling/2D drafting software (e.g. Solidworks) is preferred.
• Experience with assembly modelling and management (e.g. tolerance stack-up analysis) is preferred.
• Experience in data acquisition and analysis through the use of statistical tools (e.g. Minitab) is preferred.

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