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The Staff Mechanical Engineer sets technical direction for the Mechanical Team and accomplishes deliverables through leading, coaching, and supervising experienced professional associates. They devise solutions, influence processes and strategies, and effectively communicate with all stakeholders. They represent the Mechanical Team in key aspects of supported programs as they drive alignment with relevant stakeholders in addressing business priorities.

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.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Our vision for Medication Management Solutions at BD

With our technical capabilities, the Medication Management Solutions (MMS) team are able to manage multiple systems and our operational capabilities enable us to have medications available when and where needed, reducing inefficiency and waste for nursing and pharmacy teams.

Main Responsabilities:

• The Staff Mechanical Engineer provides technical direction in all stages of development: they support the design of mechanical components and produce design outputs (e.g. technical drawings and specifications) of electromechanical devices, jigs, and test fixtures.

• They lead program initiatives and identifying project tasks including root-cause analysis, hypothesis testing, and Design of Experiments.

• They promote the utilization of Design for Six Sigma tools, as appropriate, to enhance the product design, ensure statistical significance of test data that is generated, and drive concept-selection in a structured and communicative way.

• The role involves leading Engineers, Technicians, and/or Operators in brainstorming activities and hands-on testing on multiple project tasks that feeds into the overall program’s progress.

• They facilitate the planning, coordination, design, and analysis of data for feasibility and characterization testing, prototype testing, and V&V testing.

• They work closely with the cross-functional team: Management, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, System Engineering, Test Engineering, Procurement, and Quality amongst others to support successful development of technologies to meet technical, customer, and regulatory agency requirements.

• In working with internal stakeholders, they support: risk management activities (e.g. Failure Mode and Effect Analysis); compliance assessments against medical device standards and Quality Management System requirements; creation of system/sub-system requirements, design specifications, and test methods; and ensure manufacturability and serviceability of design solutions.

• They interface with the Operations/Manufacturing Team and external suppliers during product development, enhancement, or sustaining stages to establish requirements, guide Design for Manufacturability efforts, and provide input to meet project milestones.

• They exercise sound judgment and apply systems thinking, problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting to generate innovative ideas to improve BD products or processes.

• The Staff Mechanical Engineer will be expected to lead programs and drive the generation of one or multiple project plans, development of test strategies that balance risk and business objectives, and provide content structure for effective communication of results to stakeholders.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (e.g. Biomedical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing and Automation).

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

• Experience in an R&D environment: full product lifecycle process is essential.

• Knowledge of international standards applicable to medical devices (e.g. ISO 60601-1, EU-MDR) is required.

• Expertise in component design with the use of 3D modelling/2D drafting software (e.g. Solidworks) and assembly modelling and management (e.g. tolerance stack-up analysis) is essential.

• Experience in data acquisition and analysis through the use of statistical tools (e.g. Minitab) is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated experience in leading a team of Technicians or Engineers, providing technical guidance for junior team members, and delegating of tasks and deliverables is essential.

• Demonstrated expertise in program/project planning in alignment with business plans and priorities.

Additional Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of manufacturing methods and their associated capabilities and limitations.

• Ability to make difficult decisions and balance trade-offs between the technical aspects, schedule, human resource availability, and cost.

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, work independently with minimal supervision, or as part of a diverse team across international borders.

• Good verbal and written communication and a demonstrated capability in working collaboratively on complex projects with a diverse group of disciplines.

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

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

IRL Limerick - Castletroy

Additional Locations

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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.