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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.\n\nJob Description\nResponsibilities\nPartner with cross-functional teams to ensure equipment, processes, and products are designed, delivered, and operated to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, safety, and compliance:\n Product Design: Ensure products are designed for efficient manufacturing, target cost of goods (COGS), and required quality standards.\nUnit Quality: Ensure equipment design and manufacturing comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.\nProduction: Design equipment that supports efficient manufacturing, is easy to operate and maintain, and consistently achieves production targets.\nMaintenance & Engineering: Maximize equipment uptime through reliable, maintainable designs and adherence to 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including site readiness, utilities, logistics, safety, and resource requirements.\nSupport Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and handover activities.\nExecute equipment qualification, process verification, and validation activities in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.\nEnsure validation protocols, reports, and documentation are completed and approved.\nManage start-up execution to ensure readiness of equipment, documentation, processes, materials, and personnel.\nDevelop training programs, standard work, and operational procedures before production handoff.\nMinimize operational disruptions during equipment installation, upgrades, and software implementations.\nTroubleshoot and resolve equipment, automation, and process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.\nRamp-Up, Performance Management & Continuous Improvement\nProvide technical leadership during production ramp-up to achieve performance, quality, and capacity targets.\nLead 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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.\nFor 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.\nWhy Join Us?\nTo 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. 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