Associate Director, Manufacturing Engineering & Industrialization

We are the people who give possibilities purposeBD 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. Job DescriptionOurMissionThe mission of ISC Engineering is to seamlessly design and construct manufacturing processes that transform productspecificationsintoindustrializedsolutions.Ourgoalistoservepatientsandcustomers,enhanceproductreliability,andachievebusinessobjectivesmoreeffectivelythroughinnovationandadvancedtechnologies.PositionSummaryAsakeyleaderwithintheEquipmentEngineeringTeam,theAssociateDirector,ISCEngineeringDesign&Integration is a manufacturing process-oriented leader responsible for leading a defined equipment/process portfolio, platform, or multi-site scope across the BDI Segment. This role ensures assignedequipmentassetsandmanufacturingprocessesaredesigned,supplied,integrated,ramped,andcontinuouslyimprovedinsupportofbusinessgrowth,quality,cost,delivery,safety,andregulatoryobjectives.The Associate Director contributes to segment-level strategy while driving execution, stakeholder alignment, technical excellence, and talent development across their assigned scope. This position leads a team of professional engineers andsubjectmatterexpertsandservesasacriticallinkbetweenR&D,ISCEngineeringProcessDesign,Operations,Quality,Maintenance,andProductionteamstosuccessfullyindustrializenewproductsandmodernizeexistingmanufacturingprocesses.This leader isexpectedtobuildorganizationalcapability,developfuturetechnicalleaders,anddemonstratethestrategicmindset,businessacumen,andleadershippresencerequiredforfutureDirector-levelresponsibilities.ScopeProvideleadershipfornewproductdevelopment,capacityexpansion,modernization,industrialization,andequipmentreliabilityinitiativesacrossmanual,semi-automated,andfullyautomatedmanufacturingprocesses.SupporttheBDInetworkbyprioritizingandexecutingimprovementinitiativesalignedwithbusinessobjectivesandstrategicpriorities.Owntechnicalandpeopleleadershipoutcomesforadefinedportfolio,team,ormulti-siteprogramarea,whileinfluencingcross-functionalteams,manufacturingsites,andexternalpartners.KeyStakeholders&CollaborationThisrolepartnerscloselywith:ProcessDesignTeamstoensureproductdesignssupportefficient,compliant,andscalablemanufacturingthroughDesignforManufacturability(DFM)principles.Manufacturing&OperationsTeamstoensureequipmentcapability,reliability,maintainability,andalignmenttoproductionrequirements.Quality&RegulatoryTeamstoensurecompliancewithallapplicablequalityandregulatorystandards.Maintenance&EngineeringTeamstomaximizeequipmentreliability,lifecyclesupport,andtroubleshootingeffectiveness.Program&ProjectManagementTeamstoensuresuccessfulprojectexecution.Procurement,Finance&LegalTeamstosupportvendorselection,contracting,andcapitalexpendituregovernance.Suppliers&EquipmentVendorstooverseeequipmentdesign,build,acceptance,andintegration.Facilities,EHS,andDigital/MESTeamstoensureinfrastructurereadiness,safety,ergonomics,andsmartmanufacturingcapabilities.ISCEngineeringLeadershiptoalignpriorities,manageresources,andsupportsuccessionplanninginitiatives.KeyResponsibilitiesEquipment&ProcessStrategyDevelopandexecuteequipmentandprocessstrategiesalignedwithbusinessneedsandmanufacturingobjectives.PartnerwithBusinessUnitleadersandmanufacturingstakeholderstounderstanddemand,capacityconstraints,growthopportunities,andsupplyrequirements.Analyzeoperationalperformancedata,includingOEE/OLEmetrics,toidentifyimprovementopportunities.Buildandmaintainamulti-yeartechnologyandmanufacturingroadmapthatbalancesimmediateprioritieswithlong-termbusinessgrowth.Supportcapitalplanningandlong-rangeinvestmentstrategies.Translatestrategicprioritiesintoactionableexecutionplans,performancemetrics,andresourcerequirements.PortfolioExecution&BusinessResultsLeadteamsandcross-functionalpartnersindeliveringequipmentandprocessimprovementinitiatives.Developbusinesscases,projectcharters,andresourceplansformajorinvestmentsandoperationalimprovements.Collaboratewithplantleadershiptoexecutecapacityexpansionandperformanceimprovementinitiatives.Analyzemanufacturingperformance,failuretrends,productivitylosses,qualityindicators,andmaintenancedatatodriveimprovements.Leadprocesscharacterization,validationactivities,andmanufacturingtrialstoverifytechnicalfeasibilityandoperationalreadiness.Provideindustrializationguidanceandknowledgetransfertomanufacturingteams.Identifyandresolveequipment,process,andworkflowissuesthroughsustainablecorrectiveactions.Improveworkplacesafety,ergonomics,automation,andoperatorexperience.Standardizeengineeringpractices,technicalstandards,andsustainmentprocesses.Ensureprojectsaredeliveredontime,withinbudget,andwithmeasurablebusinessimpact.ContinuousImprovement&StandardizationCaptureanddeploybestpracticesacrossmanufacturingsitesandbusinessunits.Developandmaintainequipmentandprocessstandards,databases,andspecificationtemplates.SupportthecreationofUserRequirementSpecifications(URS)andStatementsofWork(SOW)forexternalvendors.LeadrobustequipmentdesignreviewswithOEMsandsupplierstoensurelong-termsolutionsaddressrootcausesanddeliversustainableperformanceimprovements.Buildorganizationalknowledgethroughlessonslearned,technicalplaybooks,reusablestandards,andscalabledesignpractices.EngineeringCapabilityDevelopmentIdentifycapabilitygapsandpartnerwithinternallearninganddevelopmentresourcestostrengthentechnicalexpertise.Supportemployeegrowththroughtraining,mentoring,coaching,jobrotations,andstretchassignments.Serveasatechnicalleaderandmentorwithinareasofexpertise.Createopportunitiesforknowledgesharingandtechnicalskilldevelopment.Developfuturetechnicalandpeopleleadersthroughtargetedcoachingandprofessionaldevelopment.PeopleLeadershipCommunicateclearpriorities,expectations,andstrategicobjectives.Fosteracollaborative,inclusive,andhigh-performingteamculture.Driveaccountability,engagement,andresultsthrougheffectiveleadership.Directlymanageanddevelopengineers,technicalleaders,andSMEsthroughperformancemanagement,coaching,andcareerdevelopmentplanning.Buildorganizationalcapabilityandleadershipbenchstrengththroughsuccessionplanningandtalentdevelopment.Demonstratestrongbusinessjudgment,cross-functionalinfluence,andenterpriseleadership.QualificationsMinimumEducationBachelor'sDegreeinEngineeringrequired.MechanicalEngineeringdegreepreferred.Master'sDegreeinEngineering,MBA,orotheradvancedtechnical/businessdegreepreferred.MinimumExperienceBroad-basedbusinessexperiencewithinahigh-performance,multinationalorganization.12+ years of experience inengineering,manufacturing,maintenance,automation,processdevelopment,advancedmanufacturing,orrelateddisciplineswithinmedicaldeviceorotherhighlyregulatedindustries.5+ years of peopleleadershipand/ortechnicalteamleadershipexperience,includingcoachingengineersanddevelopingtalent.Provenexperienceleadingindustrialization,equipmentdesignandintegration,automation,processimprovement,andcapitalinvestmentinitiatives.Experienceinmanufacturingoperations,maintenanceandreliability,advancedmanufacturingengineering,automation,and/orprocessdesignpreferred.Demonstratedsuccessleadingtechnicalinitiativesacrossmultiplesites,platforms,orfunctions.Strongabilitytotranslatestrategyintoexecutionandinfluencestakeholdersacrosstheorganization.Trackrecordofdrivingchangeanddeliveringmeasurablebusinessresults.Excellentcommunication,collaboration,andleadershipskills.ExpertiseinPFMEA,GD&T,tolerancestackanalysis,SPC,processcapability,equipmentcapability,validation,andqualificationmethodologies.LeanSixSigmaexperiencerequired;BlackBeltcertificationpreferred.AdditionalRequirementsAbilitytotravelupto40-50%,dependingonbusinessneedsandprojectactivity.MustbelegallyauthorizedtoworkintheUnitedStatesforanyemployerwithoutcurrentorfuturesponsorshiprequirements.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. To learn more about BD visit.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.Required SkillsOptional Skills.Primary Work LocationUSA RI - WarwickAdditional LocationsUSA GA - Covington BMDWork ShiftSummaryLocation: USA RI - Warwick; USA GA - Covington BMDType: Full time