Becton, Dickinson and Company

Engineer - Molding

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $70K — $95K *
Sumter, SC 29150In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Plastics Engineering or related field; or 3+ years of molding experience with certification.
  • Minimum 3 years in plastics engineering focused on product development.
  • Strong knowledge of polymer materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
  • Preferred: Experience in high-volume manufacturing, particularly in medical or pharmaceutical sectors, and certifications like Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

  • Define requirements for injection molding processes and automation.
  • Develop machine settings, operating procedures, and validation plans.
  • Provide technical input to guide product development for manufacturability.
  • Collaborate with vendors and plant technicians to meet project objectives.
  • Lead and mentor engineering technicians for professional growth.
  • Understand and apply lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency.
  • Plan and oversee capital projects to ensure timely and quality completion.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and skill development.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives like Kaizen events.
  • Engagement in innovative projects within the medical device sector.
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Process Engineer - Molding is tasked with developing and implementing manufacturing process technologies for BD IDS products. This role primarily involves leveraging expertise in Injection Molding to drive Quality improvements, expand Capacity, reduce Costs, and minimize and reduce waste. The Process Engineer - Molding collaborates closely with GIE, R&D, Quality, and manufacturing sites to implement these technologies effectively.

Responsibilities

Knowledge & Problem Solving
  • Define requirements for injection molding processes and automation, from concept evaluation through commercialization. This involves creating molding-specific documents and procedures.
  • Develop molding machine settings, operating procedures, acceptance, and validation test plans and protocols.
  • Provide technological input to guide product development and ensure design for manufacturability.
  • Collaborate with vendors and plant technicians to achieve project and production objectives.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of technical principles, theories, and concepts in manufacturing process technology, along with general knowledge of other process technologies. Provide imaginative, thorough, and practical technical solutions to complex problems.
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineering technicians, offering guidance and support to ensure professional growth and project success.
  • Understanding lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and improve efficiency.
  • Ability to enhance molding processes for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality policies
  • Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Discretion / Latitude
  • Work under general direction, independently determining and developing approaches to solutions.


Liaison
  • Communicate, coordinate, and execute tool design and injection molding process development activities, including tooling validation at manufacturing locations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and implement solutions to major manufacturing issues.
  • Lead Kaizen events involving a cross-functional team working intensively to identify and implement improvements in the molding area.


Project Management
  • Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ), engineering studies, and design of experiments.
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee the execution of capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes managing resources, monitoring progress, and addressing any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.


Education:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Plastics Engineering (preferred), Polymer Science, or a related field; in lieu of a bachelor's degree minimum of three years in molding and certification in related field.


Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years in plastics engineering, with a focus on product development and manufacturing.


Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of polymer materials, manufacturing processes, and quality control.
  • Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing.
  • Background in medical devices, in-vitro diagnostic products, or pharmaceutical products.
  • RJG Master Molder training/certification.
  • Six Sigma certification.
  • Experience with 3D Sigma Soft or 3D Mold Flow analysis.


Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Advanced skills in computer-aided design (CAD)
  • Knowledge of validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and GMP/regulatory environments
  • Strong analytical and continuous improvement capability


Primary Work Location
USA SC - Sumter

Additional Locations

Work Shift
NA (United States of America)

About Becton, Dickinson and Company

BD is a global technology company that provides diagnostics and technologies for frontliners. Through their solutions and services, they assist scientists in detecting diseases and advanced researchers' on developing diagnoses and therapeutics. BD was established in 1897 by Farleigh Dickinson and Maxwell Becton in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$72 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.6 billion
Founded
1897
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
BDX
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