Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Sumter, SC

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Job Description

We are the makers of possible

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.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Are you a Senior Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our team is seeking a dedicated individual to join us in our mission to achieve our departmental and plant goals. As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing project and process support activities to expand capacity, improve quality and reduce costs. You will also be expected to handle multiple assignments of varying complexity.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design and implement machine improvements and manage capital equipment projects.
• Directs personnel in the trouble shooting and maintenance of cam driven mechanisms and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment used in the production process.
• Identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution to improve quality, waste and equipment efficiency
• Coordinate activities between equipment vendors, Division R&D, and plant functional departments on assignments
• Ability to handle projects of a moderate to large scope requiring extensive coordination. Will be required to handle several assignments (project & process duties) simultaneously.
• Manage capital appropriation requests and expenditures on projects as required
• Ensure compliance with established safety standards and operator equipment interface
• Completes or supervises the completion of necessary designs, drawings, calculations and specifications on associated equipment.
• Recommend vendors for commercial items and materials needed for a project
• Determine which elements comprising a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision and which items would be best contracted
• Recommend capital equipment or process modifications, their physical installation, debugging, and associated training of production personnel
• Required to have awareness of product performance and quality requirements within scope of their assignments.
• As required within the scope of their duty, be responsible for all associated documentation, including; however not limited to, the following; validations, Operations Procedures, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Engineering Change Notifications, spare parts listings, etc.
• Develop a firm understanding of all equipment for which they are responsible to include set-up, adjustment, and assessment of possible improvements
• Realize budgeted cost reductions and productivity improvements
• Accountable for spending (capital or expense) within approved limits on programs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as required by the Engineering Manager.
• Directs the efforts of support personnel such as machinists and technicians, etc. in the modification, adjustment, removal and installation of new or existing equipment as required.
• May provide functional supervision of other Engineers toward attainment of their assignments.

Requirements:

• Must have Bachelors Degree in Engineering. (Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Degree is preferred)
• 5-7 years of work experience in an automated manufacturing environment
• 5-7 years mechanical engineering experience
• Must have high-speed automated assembly experience in the following areas
  synchronous and asynchronous assembly platforms
  cam-operated equipment
  pneumatics and servo controlled assembly.
• Proficiency in mechanical design (Auto CAD and SolidWorks) and trouble shooting.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing initiatives with an emphasis in continuous improvement.
• Six Sigma certification (greenbelt or blackbelt) preferred.

For 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.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

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 health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

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Primary Work Location
USA SC - Sumter

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Work Shift
US BD 1st Shift 8am-5pm (United States of America)