Product Development Engineer I

Job Description

Scope and Impact of Position:

Direct project responsibility for design, development of new and improved products. Performance against schedule affects commitments made in the division business plan. Recommends product specifications, drawings, documents and changes as they pertain to any new products or product modifications.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of new and improved medical devices using concurrent engineering, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and approve product specifications, materials, assemblies, and processes while ensuring compliance with design control requirements (e.g., DFMEA, verification & validation).
• Engage with clinicians and external market sources to refine user needs, research new materials/processes, and drive continuous improvements in design, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to transition products from development into production, resolving technical challenges as needed.
• Partner with marketing and management to define design objectives, and support project planning, scheduling, and coordination of prototypes and testing fixtures.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS degree in Engineering with a minimum of 1 year relevant experience.
• Complete knowledge of the product development process, engineering principles, concepts, and application.
• Demonstrated and continuous track record of contributing to the development of new products with exposure to all elements from concept to commercialization.
• Utilizes technical knowledge to lead the Development and design of products and processes, performs tests, generates technical documents and analyzes problems with limited supervision on projects consisting of moderate technical risk.

Preferred Requirements:

• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of problems of a moderate to high complexity.
• Makes decisions that require choosing between options to solve moderate to complex technical problems.
• Experience leading or as part of a cross-functional team with members from marketing, sales, clinical, regulatory, medical affairs, quality, manufacturing, etc.
• Ability to travel approximately up to 25%.

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.

Why Join Us?

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA RI - Warwick

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