Job DescriptionThis role drives design controls, risk management, validation, supplier quality, and product release activities while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and processes. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted quality advisor, proactively solve complex quality challenges, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and customer experience.
Responsibilities:- Plan and lead Quality Engineering efforts supporting R&D and Worldwide Operations initiatives.
- Evaluate customer requirements and applicable quality standards to ensure project compliance.
- Ensure all design control requirements are effectively executed throughout product development.
- Lead product risk management activities and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
- Ensure compliance with global product stewardship procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support product release activities for products under development.
- Provide Quality Engineering guidance during audits, customer inquiries, and regulatory interactions.
- Establish and oversee worldwide validation plans for product and process designs.
- Ensure process validation activities are completed and meet quality requirements.
- Ensure supplier qualification plans affecting product design are defined and executed.
- Define and maintain global product and process control strategies.
- Establish robust incoming inspection processes, including: Test method development, Inspection criteria definition, Equipment qualification and Sustainable inspection practices
- Ensure test methods are validated and equivalent across manufacturing sites and suppliers when applicable.
- Initiate change control submissions and collaborate with R&D and Engineering to provide quality assessments.
- Review and approve new or revised product and process specifications, including: Product performance specifications, Test methods, Process validation documentation, and Quality-related technical documentation
- Lead or support failure investigations and root cause analysis for nonconforming products.
- Develop practical and innovative solutions to quality and product challenges.
- Ensure quality-focused project execution, including data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
- Partner closely with Quality Operations, Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), Global Industrial Engineering (GIE), R&D, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
- Serve as a trusted Quality Engineering advisor across the organization.
- Provide guidance and technical direction to junior Quality Engineers when applicable.
- Actively pursue professional development and share knowledge across teams.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, operational effectiveness, and customer experience.
- Ensure lessons learned are captured, communicated, and leveraged across future projects.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field and 5 years relevant experience OR
- Master's Degree in relevant field and 3 years relevant experience
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.
At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates' well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:
- Annual Bonus
- Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
Health and Well-being Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Hospital Care Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accidental Injury Insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability insurance
- Long-term care with life insurance
Other Well-being Resources
- Anxiety management program
- Wellness incentives
- Sleep improvement program
- Diabetes management program
- Virtual physical therapy
- Emotional/mental health support programs
- Weight management programs
- Gastrointestinal health program
- Substance use management program
- Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
Retirement and Financial Well-being
- BD 401(k) Plan
- BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Financial counseling
- Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
- Daily Pay
- College financial aid and application guidance
Life Balance Programs
- Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
- Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
- MetLife Legal Plan
- Group auto and home insurance
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Discounts on products and services
- Academic Achievement Scholarship
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employer matching donation
- Workplace accommodations
Other Life Balance Programs
- Adoption assistance
- Backup day care and eldercare
- Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
- Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
Leave Programs
- Bereavement leaves
- Military leave
- Personal leave
- Family and Medical Leave (FML)
- Jury and Witness Duty Leave
Salary Range for Franklin Lakes, NJ:
110,200.00 - 176,400.00 USD Annual
Primary Work LocationUSA NJ - Franklin Lakes
Additional LocationsWork ShiftSalary Range Information$110,200.00 - $176,400.00 USD Annual
