Job Description Summary
Job Description
General Function
R&D Core team member on sustaining engineering projects with technical ownership of R&D deliverables and leading junior level engineers and technicians. Projects include, but are not limited to, supporting Peripheral IV Catheter product lines, supply chain, and operations.
Identify the best tools and approaches to effectively solve engineering problems to develop/optimize designs by leveraging appropriate mix of first principles / analytical, computational and experimental methods.
Lead and ensure implementation and rigor of design control best practices with compliance to BD quality policies and procedures through appropriate communication, training, and education of sound quality assurance principals.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Organizational Leadership
Quality systems processes: Ensure implementation of quality systems processes including design controls and change control.
Project planning: Ensure quality and accuracy of integrated project plans encompassing all cross-functional activities and associated resource requirements.
Project management: Contribute to scope definition and effort estimates for project plans. Be accountable for timely delivery of project deliverables for which is responsible as specified in the project plans.
Stakeholder Management: Identify project stake holders, establish and monitor stakeholder engagement
Technology transfer: Ensure efficient and effective transition from research to development to manufacturing in locations throughout the world
Process effectiveness: Ensure appropriate processes are followed for effective and timely engagement of other parts of the company in project activities.
Innovation: Develop and apply innovative approaches to ensure best outcomes in all aspects of the role. Support an environment in which innovation can flourish through empowerment, encouragement, and support.
Organizational Development
Proactively develop, maintain & share technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up-to-date on current trends and best practices.
Actively lead, mentor and motivate team members and junior associates, while also ensuring effective cross-functional communication and engagement
Develop and apply innovative approaches to ensure the effective capture, retention and communication of technical and project knowledge generated (tacit & implicit).
Leadership
Responsible for developing and implementing critical component changes for high volume, disposable medical devices.
Influence others: Demonstrate strong persuasion and timing skills. Remain open to be persuaded when appropriate.
Inclusive work environment: Promote and leverage diversity to achieve best outcomes.
Leadership courage: Demonstrate and promote leadership courage by doing what is right. Engage those who disagree to persuade or be persuaded. Instill confidence in associates and customers.
Dealing with ambiguity: Demonstrate agility and action orientation when facing change and uncertainty. Effectively manage change and instill confidence.
Analyze design solutions using engineering first principles and advanced engineering methods
Write detailed technical reports based on design verification analysis/testing for design changes and product design activities
Develop and execute test methods which specify measurement equipment, test set-up, measurement systems analysis, and data analysis
Qualifications
Strong interpersonal and influence skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced Problem-solving skills.
Strong technical judgment.
Team orientation.
Broad and deep understanding of disciplined change control processes, regulatory, and quality requirements.
Strong motivational fit.
Strong fit with BD values.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering/technical field, preferably in the medical device industry with successful track record of project task delivery.
Primary Work Location
IND Bengaluru - Technology Campus
Additional Locations
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