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Job Description
OurMission
The mission of ISC Engineering is to seamlessly design and construct manufacturing processes that transform productspecificationsintoindustrializedsolutions.Ourgoalistoservepatientsandcustomers,enhanceproductreliability,andachievebusinessobjectivesmoreeffectivelythroughinnovationandadvancedtechnologies.
PositionSummary
AsakeyleaderwithintheEquipmentEngineeringTeam,theAssociateDirector,ISCEngineeringDesign&Integration is a manufacturing process-oriented leader responsible for leading a defined equipment/process portfolio, platform, or multi-site scope across the BDI Segment. This role ensures assignedequipmentassetsandmanufacturingprocessesaredesigned,supplied,integrated,ramped,andcontinuouslyimprovedinsupportofbusinessgrowth,quality,cost,delivery,safety,andregulatoryobjectives.
The Associate Director contributes to segment-level strategy while driving execution, stakeholder alignment, technical excellence, and talent development across their assigned scope. This position leads a team of professional engineers andsubjectmatterexpertsandservesasacriticallinkbetweenR&D,ISCEngineeringProcessDesign,Operations,Quality,Maintenance,andProductionteamstosuccessfullyindustrializenewproductsandmodernizeexistingmanufacturingprocesses.
This leader isexpectedtobuildorganizationalcapability,developfuturetechnicalleaders,anddemonstratethestrategicmindset,businessacumen,andleadershippresenceforfutureDirector-levelresponsibilities.
Scope
- Provideleadershipfornewproductdevelopment,capacityexpansion,modernization,industrialization,andequipmentreliabilityinitiativesacrossmanual,semi-automated,andfullyautomatedmanufacturingprocesses.
- SupporttheBDInetworkbyprioritizingandexecutingimprovementinitiativesalignedwithbusinessobjectivesandstrategicpriorities.
- Owntechnicalandpeopleleadershipoutcomesforadefinedportfolio,team,ormulti-siteprogramarea,whileinfluencingcross-functionalteams,manufacturingsites,andexternalpartners.
KeyStakeholders&Collaboration
Thisrolepartnerscloselywith:
- ProcessDesignTeamstoensureproductdesignssupportefficient,compliant,andscalablemanufacturingthroughDesignforManufacturability(DFM)principles.
- Manufacturing&OperationsTeamstoensureequipmentcapability,reliability,maintainability,andalignmenttoproductionrequirements.
- Quality&RegulatoryTeamstoensurecompliancewithallapplicablequalityandregulatorystandards.
- Maintenance&EngineeringTeamstomaximizeequipmentreliability,lifecyclesupport,andtroubleshootingeffectiveness.
- Program&ProjectManagementTeamstoensuresuccessfulprojectexecution.
- Procurement,Finance&LegalTeamstosupportvendorselection,contracting,andcapitalexpendituregovernance.
- Suppliers&EquipmentVendorstooverseeequipmentdesign,build,acceptance,andintegration.
- Facilities,EHS,andDigital/MESTeamstoensureinfrastructurereadiness,safety,ergonomics,andsmartmanufacturingcapabilities.
- ISCEngineeringLeadershiptoalignpriorities,manageresources,andsupportsuccessionplanninginitiatives.
KeyResponsibilities
Equipment&ProcessStrategy
- Developandexecuteequipmentandprocessstrategiesalignedwithbusinessneedsandmanufacturingobjectives.
- PartnerwithBusinessUnitleadersandmanufacturingstakeholderstounderstanddemand,capacityconstraints,growthopportunities,andsupplyrequirements.
- Analyzeoperationalperformancedata,includingOEE/OLEmetrics,toidentifyimprovementopportunities.
- Buildandmaintainamulti-yeartechnologyandmanufacturingroadmapthatbalancesimmediateprioritieswithlong-termbusinessgrowth.
- Supportcapitalplanningandlong-rangeinvestmentstrategies.
- Translatestrategicprioritiesintoactionableexecutionplans,performancemetrics,andresourcerequirements.
PortfolioExecution&BusinessResults
- Leadteamsandcross-functionalpartnersindeliveringequipmentandprocessimprovementinitiatives.
- Developbusinesscases,projectcharters,andresourceplansformajorinvestmentsandoperationalimprovements.
- Collaboratewithplantleadershiptoexecutecapacityexpansionandperformanceimprovementinitiatives.
- Analyzemanufacturingperformance,failuretrends,productivitylosses,qualityindicators,andmaintenancedatatodriveimprovements.
- Leadprocesscharacterization,validationactivities,andmanufacturingtrialstoverifytechnicalfeasibilityandoperationalreadiness.
- Provideindustrializationguidanceandknowledgetransfertomanufacturingteams.
- Identifyandresolveequipment,process,andworkflowissuesthroughsustainablecorrectiveactions.
- Improveworkplacesafety,ergonomics,automation,andoperatorexperience.
- Standardizeengineeringpractices,technicalstandards,andsustainmentprocesses.
- Ensureprojectsaredeliveredontime,withinbudget,andwithmeasurablebusinessimpact.
ContinuousImprovement&Standardization
- Captureanddeploybestpracticesacrossmanufacturingsitesandbusinessunits.
- Developandmaintainequipmentandprocessstandards,databases,andspecificationtemplates.
- SupportthecreationofUserRequirementSpecifications(URS)andStatementsofWork(SOW)forexternalvendors.
- LeadrobustequipmentdesignreviewswithOEMsandsupplierstoensurelong-termsolutionsaddressrootcausesanddeliversustainableperformanceimprovements.
- Buildorganizationalknowledgethroughlessonslearned,technicalplaybooks,reusablestandards,andscalabledesignpractices.
EngineeringCapabilityDevelopment
- Identifycapabilitygapsandpartnerwithinternallearninganddevelopmentresourcestostrengthentechnicalexpertise.
- Supportemployeegrowththroughtraining,mentoring,coaching,jobrotations,andstretchassignments.
- Serveasatechnicalleaderandmentorwithinareasofexpertise.
- Createopportunitiesforknowledgesharingandtechnicalskilldevelopment.
- Developfuturetechnicalandpeopleleadersthroughtargetedcoachingandprofessionaldevelopment.
PeopleLeadership
- Communicateclearpriorities,expectations,andstrategicobjectives.
- Fosteracollaborative,inclusive,andhigh-performingteamculture.
- Driveaccountability,engagement,andresultsthrougheffectiveleadership.
- Directlymanageanddevelopengineers,technicalleaders,andSMEsthroughperformancemanagement,coaching,andcareerdevelopmentplanning.
- Buildorganizationalcapabilityandleadershipbenchstrengththroughsuccessionplanningandtalentdevelopment.
- Demonstratestrongbusinessjudgment,cross-functionalinfluence,andenterpriseleadership.
Qualifications
MinimumEducation
- Bachelor'sDegreeinEngineeringrequired.
- MechanicalEngineeringdegreepreferred.
- Master'sDegreeinEngineering,MBA,orotheradvancedtechnical/businessdegreepreferred.
MinimumExperience
- Broad-basedbusinessexperiencewithinahigh-performance,multinationalorganization.
- 12+ years of experience inengineering,manufacturing,maintenance,automation,processdevelopment,advancedmanufacturing,orrelateddisciplineswithinmedicaldeviceorotherhighlyregulatedindustries.
- 5+ years of peopleleadershipand/ortechnicalteamleadershipexperience,includingcoachingengineersanddevelopingtalent.
- Provenexperienceleadingindustrialization,equipmentdesignandintegration,automation,processimprovement,andcapitalinvestmentinitiatives.
- Experienceinmanufacturingoperations,maintenanceandreliability,advancedmanufacturingengineering,automation,and/orprocessdesignpreferred.
- Demonstratedsuccessleadingtechnicalinitiativesacrossmultiplesites,platforms,orfunctions.
- Strongabilitytotranslatestrategyintoexecutionandinfluencestakeholdersacrosstheorganization.
- Trackrecordofdrivingchangeanddeliveringmeasurablebusinessresults.
- Excellentcommunication,collaboration,andleadershipskills.
- ExpertiseinPFMEA,GD&T,tolerancestackanalysis,SPC,processcapability,equipmentcapability,validation,andqualificationmethodologies.
- LeanSixSigmaexperiencerequired;BlackBeltcertificationpreferred.
AdditionalRequirements
- Abilitytotravelupto40-50%,dependingonbusinessneedsandprojectactivity.
- MustbelegallyauthorizedtoworkintheUnitedStatesforanyemployerwithoutcurrentorfuturesponsorshiprequirements.
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 visithttps://bd.com/careers.
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.
Required Skills
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Primary Work Location
USA RI - Warwick
Additional Locations
USA GA - Covington BMD
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