Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support high-speed automated filling operations for medical diagnostic reagents. This role focuses on sustaining reliable production, improving process performance, and ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO requirements. The engineer partners cross-functionally to troubleshoot issues, optimize equipment, and drive continuous improvement projects across filling, capping, and labeling systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for automated filling lines, including troubleshooting of process variability, equipment downtime, and line inefficiencies
• Monitor and improve performance metrics (OEE, yield, downtime, scrap) using data-driven analysis and decisions.
• Lead root cause investigations and plans to drive implementation of effective countermeasures.
• Identify through data analysis and execute continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput and equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with other engineers and Maintenance teams to perform root cause and develop solutions on all aspects of production equipment
• Support equipment upgrades, commissioning, and integration of new technologies
• Utilize CAD software to design, modify, and document mechanical components, tooling, line layouts, and equipment improvements
• Participate in validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and maintain compliant documentation (SOPs, work instructions)
• Ensure adherence to FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements

Additional Responsibilities

• Support audits and change control processes
• Partner with Reliability/Maintenance teams to improve PM strategies, spare parts management, and equipment uptime
• Support capital projects, working with OEMs for troubleshooting, upgrades, and installations

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with automated high-speed filling, capping, or packaging lines
• Working knowledge of FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485 requirements
• Experience with process validation and structured problem solving (RCA, DMAIC)
• Data analysis and graphical presentation to drive decisions and prioritization using Excel or other software such as Minitab.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience (medical device, pharma, or diagnostics industry are preferred)
• Familiarity with PLC/HMI systems and industrial automation

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this role is 75,800.00 - 121,300.00 USD Annual Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and geographic location.

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 healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location: USA NC - Mebane