Open since July 1, 2026 — 118 days, and still accepting applications.
Job description
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD 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 Description The Plant Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership of the site engineering function (Automation, Process Engineering), while embedding BD Excellence as the core operating system.
This role drives world-class performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through:
Deployment of BD Excellence principles (Lean, CI, Zero Loss mindset)
Development of high-performing technical teams
Execution of site strategy deployment and Cost-to-Win (CtW) initiatives in collaboration with Site BD Excellence Manager
Organizational Impact
Member of Site Leadership Team / extended LT
Leads managers, engineers, and technical specialists
Accountable for multi-year engineering strategy aligned to site master plan
Direct impact on:
Equipment reliability & OEE
Cost structure and capital efficiency
Engineering capability and bench strength
Operates with broad influence across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and BD Excellence teams
Core Responsibilities
1. Strategy Deployment (BD Excellence Anchor)
Lead engineering input into Strategy Deployment (SDD) and site master plan
Cascade KPIs aligned to SQDC priorities across engineering teams
Align engineering roadmap to BD Excellence roadmap and maturity expectations
Ensure integration of:
Asset strategy
Automation & digital roadmap
Reliability and maintenance excellence
2. Zero Loss & Continuous Improvement Leadership
Champion projects around Zero Loss mindset across engineering domains (safety, quality, downtime, cost)
Lead elimination of losses through:
Root cause problem-solving
Kaizen and focused improvement initiatives
Own engineering contribution to Cost-to-Win (CtW) portfolio
Deploy Lean tools:
Standard work
Visual management / Tier management
Problem-solving (7-step / A3)
3. Collaborates with Assess Manager around Asset Care, Reliability & Performance
Partnering to establish and execute site-wide asset care strategy
Ensure engineering resources to support:
High equipment uptime and reliability
Effective preventive and predictive maintenance
Optimal spare parts and lifecycle management
Drive engineering improvements that enhance:
OEE
Capacity utilization
Cost efficiency
4. BD Excellence Integration (Factory Blueprint)
Partner with BD Excellence leaders to:
Deploy Factory Blueprint standards
Build component-based excellence (FI, Quality, Maintenance, etc.)
Lead engineering participation in:
Focused Improvement teams
Kaizen events
Loss landscape analysis
Ensure engineering teams actively contribute to:
Tier Management routines
Visual performance tracking
Continuous improvement cadence
5. People & Capability Development
Build and lead a high-performing engineering organization
Develop talent aligned to skills matrices and capability strategy
Coach leaders and teams on:
BD Excellence behaviors
Problem-solving capability
Data-driven decision making
Own:
Succession planning
Technical pipeline and bench strength
Development of future JG4/JG5 leaders
6. Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with:
Manufacturing (MU Leaders, Ops Managers)
Quality & Validation
Supply Chain & Planning
EHS
Provide engineering leadership in:
New product introductions (NPI)
Capacity expansion and capital projects
Regulatory and compliance activities
7. Governance, Compliance & Standards
Ensure adherence to:
BD Quality Systems and policies
Regulatory requirements
Engineering and maintenance standards
Establish:
Standard work within engineering
Governance processes aligned to BD Excellence
Leadership Expectations (BD Excellence Behaviors)
Demonstrates servant leadership and Gemba mindset
Drives culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Promotes:
“Problem finding before problem solving”
Data transparency
Daily management discipline
Leads change effectively and influences at all levels
Builds a culture where:
Associates are engaged in identifying and eliminating waste
Continuous improvement is embedded in daily work
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Key Performance Measures
Safety: TRIR, zero incidents
Quality: defect rates, deviations, CAPA effectiveness
Delivery: OEE, downtime reduction
Cost: maintenance cost, CtW delivery
People: capability maturity, engagement, succession coverage
BD Excellence: maturity assessment progression
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)
7–10 years of engineering/manufacturing experience
3–5 years leadership experience managing managers or technical teams
Strong knowledge of:
Lean / Continuous Improvement
Reliability / Asset Care systems
Manufacturing processes
Preferred:
Six Sigma certification
Experience with BD Excellence or similar Lean operating system
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 bd.com .
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.
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Primary Work Location USA SC - Sumter
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We are the people who give possibilities purpose
Job Description The Plant Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership of the site engineering function (Automation, Process Engineering), while embedding BD Excellence as the core operating system.
This role drives world-class performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through:
Deployment of BD Excellence principles (Lean, CI, Zero Loss mindset)
Development of high-performing technical teams
Execution of site strategy deployment and Cost-to-Win (CtW) initiatives in collaboration with Site BD Excellence Manager
Organizational Impact
Member of Site Leadership Team / extended LT
Leads managers, engineers, and technical specialists
Accountable for multi-year engineering strategy aligned to site master plan
Equipment reliability & OEE
Cost structure and capital efficiency
Engineering capability and bench strength
Operates with broad influence across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and BD Excellence teams
Strategy Deployment (BD Excellence Anchor)
Lead engineering input into Strategy Deployment (SDD) and site master plan
Cascade KPIs aligned to SQDC priorities across engineering teams
Align engineering roadmap to BD Excellence roadmap and maturity expectations
Asset strategy
Automation & digital roadmap
Reliability and maintenance excellence
Zero Loss & Continuous Improvement Leadership
Champion projects around Zero Loss mindset across engineering domains (safety, quality, downtime, cost)
Root cause problem-solving
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