Mechanical Engineering Tech (MET)

About the role

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide theoretical and hands-on mechanical support to production departments with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution; includes night and weekend calls at home and weekend work.
• Direct the efforts of and aide in the development of technical associates in resolving production issues.
• Support plant manufacturing effort by developing and implementing plans to improve chronic levels of waste, quality defects, equipment downtime, capacity, etc.; often includes leading teams of technical associates and engineers.
• Document all mechanical and process line modifications per plant policies and procedures, including change review forms, updating specifications, and updating mechanical drawings.
• Responsible for mechanical design and implementation of machine improvements and capital equipment project management activities; proficient in mechanical design, machine maintenance, pneumatics, and troubleshooting.
• Support project managers by working on development and design of varied and complex portions of new production lines from basic engineering data and direction, including mechanical installation, system design, system testing and modification, machine guarding, pneumatic systems, cam driven equipment, and other miscellaneous electrical systems.
• Perform experiments in a team environment to help design semi-automatic and automatic production machines to develop concepts that accomplish desired performance with emphasis on mechanical systems design.
• Prepare detailed mechanical design drawings and review adequacy of design features and general cost estimates with superiors.
• Design small devices or testing equipment necessary to experiment and study possibilities of certain unproven operations.
• Ensure functional accuracy of design and compatibility with product manufactured; assure design and standards conform to process specifications.
• Verify equipment meets all government codes (NEC, OSHA) and standards, as well as mechanical and machine specifications prior to acceptance for shipment.
• Coordinate activities between equipment vendors, Division R&D, and plant functional departments; recommend vendors for commercial items and materials needed for a project.
• Handle projects of small to moderate scope requiring appropriate coordination; manage several assignments (project & process duties) simultaneously.
• Apply knowledge of established safety standards and operator work best practices with equipment (HMI, MMI).
• Establish which mechanical elements are suitable for in-house fabrication vs. contracted; secure quotations, select contractors, advise contractor or in-house efforts to satisfactory scheduled completion; supervise and inspect all work in-process by contractors or plant forces and provide mentorship.
• Recommend capital equipment or process modifications, manage their physical installation, debugging, and associated training of production personnel; manage small capital expenditures.
• Maintain all associated documentation including validations, operating procedures, preventive maintenance schedules, change review notifications, and spare parts listings as required.
• Develop firm understanding of all responsible equipment including set-up, adjustment, and assessment of possible improvements.
• Support realization of budgeted cost reductions and productivity improvements.
• Direct efforts of support personnel (machinists, technicians, etc.) in modification, adjustment, removal, and installation of new or existing equipment as required.
• May provide functional supervision of Manufacturing Technicians and Production Technicians toward attainment of their assignments.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required, OR High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years relevant experience in manufacturing industry. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Experience: 3 years required and 5+ years preferred of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certifications (Preferred, not required): Six Sigma, 8D Problem Solving, Machinist Certification.

Skills

• Required Skills: Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and components; Expertise with Cam driven and Servo Driven Equipment Fixing; Desired experience with machine reliability and maintenance.
• Attributes: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality; Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Software Proficiency: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required; Solid understanding of AutoCAD (CAD), GD&T Standards, and mechanical design tools preferred.

Benefits

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.

Location

Primary Work Location: USA SC - Sumter