Senior R&D Engineer, New Product Development

About the role

BD Urology and Critical Care (UCC) is seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join our High Volume Consumables R&D team, with a focus on early-stage design within the New Product Development (NPD) process. This role offers a unique opportunity to build expertise in Biodesign, requirements management, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and design validation. You’ll gain hands-on experience, benefit from structured professional development, and collaborate closely with a broad network of BD’s Subject Matter Experts to help shape the next generation of medical technologies.

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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership and learning agility to drive meaningful impact on projects and broader company initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively across functions, bringing a positive attitude and team-first mindset to overcome challenges and foster alignment.
• Exhibit strong action orientation and personal accountability to ensure program success.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams and management.
• Gain deep insights into market gaps, user pain points, and evolving expectations to identify and address unmet customer needs through innovative, technically sound solutions.
• Translate user and market insights into actionable engineering requirements that align with both product design and business objectives.
• Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies, including advanced use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Critical Parameters Management, to fully understand design space and product performance limits.
• Navigate projects through established design control processes, including phase gates, design reviews, and technical assessments.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a design / development engineer.
• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or related fields is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Proficient in design control process, development, and commercialization in regulated industry.
• Ability to appropriately plan and monitor R&D activities. Adjust to scope and timing changes.
• Application of engineering design process and statistical techniques in product development, such as Design for Six Sigma.

Location

This position is based in Covington, GA, USA.

Why Join Us

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.