Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Project Engineer is directly responsible for the planning, execution, and implementation of engineering projects. Supports the manufacturing Process Engineers in the troubleshooting and optimization of manufacturing equipment. Position may be called to coordinate the transfer of equipment and processes as necessary. Perform all validation process.

Job Responsibilities:(Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)
1. Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects.
2. Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects within the established deadlines.
3. Support the manufacturing floor by leading machine improvement and uptime activities.
4. Installs manufacturing equipment and provides training and technical support to Process Engineers and manufacturing personnel as required.
5. Responsible for the development and execution of Validation Protocols, Engineering Studies and Design of Experiment (DOE).
6. Develops preventive maintenance strategies and schedules.
7. Monitor performance metrics as yield, waste, machine efficiency; and provide recommendations for improvement.
8. Serve as focal point of contact between Engineering, Maintenance and Manufacturing during the implementation of the Manufacturing Process or Machinery Improvements.
9. Meet Federal, State and Local Regulations and Corporate Policies.

Minimum requirements:

• Education: BS in Engineering required (BSME or BSEE Mechanical or electrical Preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years related experience in manufacturing of medical devices or pharmaceutical environment with exposure to ISO 9000 and QSR. (quality systems regulation)
• Bilingual (Spanish & English).
• Software Validation experience, preferred.
• Should be willing to temporarily relocate to Juncos for training. (3 months)

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge in Statistical Techniques and DOE.
• CIAPR license required. (or EIT).
• Excellent presentation and project management skills; Quality and detail oriented.
• Leader, team player, make things happen.
• Project Management, Manufacturing, Validations.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma methodology with a valid certification from an industry known trainer.

Physical Demands:

1. Light work, which requires at times the carrying of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of audiovisual equipment.
2. Communication, coordination, hand-eye coordination skills.
3. Visual discrimination, up-close, far, 3-dimensional, peripheral, color scheme.
4. Occasional medium physical effort required in the execution of testing to support project phases.

Work Environment:

1. Normal office working conditions.
2. Usually in a safe air-conditioned manufacturing environment.
3. Possible exposure to noise at manufacturing areas and dust during supervision of construction projects.

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 visit https://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.