Job Description Summary

Sustaining Engineering R&D Associate Staff Engineer

Job Description

General Function

Mentor and coach the BD-TCI team in technical aspects of projects in support of VAD. Projects include, but are not limited to, supporting Advanced Access Devices product lines, supply chain, and operations.
Identify the best tools and approaches to effectively solve engineering problems to develop/optimize designs by leveraging appropriate mix of first principles / analytical, computational and experimental methods.
Lead and ensure implementation and rigor of design control best practices with compliance to BD quality policies and procedures through appropriate communication, training, and education of sound quality assurance principals.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

Organizational Leadership

Quality systems processes: Drive best practices in implementation of quality systems processes including design controls and change control.
Technology transfer: Ensure efficient and effective transition from research to development to manufacturing in locations throughout the world
Process effectiveness: Develop and implement appropriate processes for effective and accurate execution of engagement of other parts of the company in project activities.
Innovation: Develop and apply innovative approaches to ensure best outcomes in all aspects of the role. Support an environment in which innovation can flourish through empowerment, encouragement, and support.

Organizational Development:

Proactively develop, maintain & share technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up to date on current trends and best practices.
Actively lead, mentor and motivate team membersand junior associates, while also ensuring effective cross-functional communication and engagement
Develop and apply innovative approaches to ensure the effective capture, retention and communication of technical and project knowledge generated (tacit & implicit).

Leadership

Responsible for leading, developing, and implementing critical component changes for high volume, disposable medical devices.
Associate development: Actively develop and mentor associates. Provide frequent feedback. Continue to raise the bar on the group and help associates rise to expectations.
Influence others: Intuitively and quickly assess people and situations and act accordingly. Demonstrate strong persuasion and timing skills. Remain open to be persuaded when appropriate.
Inclusive work environment: Promote and leverage diversity to achieve best outcomes.
Leadership courage: Demonstrate and promote leadership courage by doing what is right. Engage those who disagree to persuade or be persuaded. Instill confidence in associates and customers.
Dealing with ambiguity: Demonstrate agility and action orientation when facing change and uncertainty. Effectively manage change and instill confidence.
Analyze design solutions using engineering first principles and advanced engineering methods
Write detailed technical reports based on design verification analysis/testing for design changes and product design activities
Develop and execute test methods which specify measurement equipment, test set-up, measurement systems analysis, and data analysis
Conducts cross-functional technical meetings to vet design trade-offs and proposed solution. Advocates, conducts and participates in Technical Reviews.
Develops and maintains System Architecture documentation, including interface diagram, functional diagram etc.
Execute Risk Management activities to ensure that design and process shortcomings are identified and appropriately addressed.
Collaborate with a diverse technical team to create, update, and maintain documentation that is or will become part of the product design history file (DHF) for a PIVC products
Work with subsystem teams, domain subject matter experts, and suppliers in the identification, logging, assessment, and resolution of integration and test issues.
Provide technical leadership for product design, development, integration, testing, and reliability improvements.
Respond rapidly and flexibly to emerging issues in production, quality, engineering, or supply chain.
Create and review process, design, and fixture documentation including work guidelines, specifications, and CAD models / drawings.

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and influence skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced Problem-solving skills.
Strong Cross functional Project Leadership skills.
Strong technical and managerial judgment.
Team orientation.
Strong skills in project planning and management.
Broad and deep understanding of disciplined change control processes, regulatory, and quality requirements.
Strong motivational fit.
Strong fit with BD values.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering/technical field, with 3 years demonstrated project and team leadership, preferably in the medical device industry with successful track record of project completion.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

IND Bengaluru - Technology Campus

Additional Locations

Work Shift