
Continuous Improvement Engineer
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
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Job overview
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer. The Continuous Improvement Engineer facilitates and leads improvement initiatives at BD's Glens Falls site, driving cost savings in labor, materials, yield, and operational areas while partnering with stakeholders to develop and implement solutions that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Key focus areas include Lead and execute continuous improvement projects focused on improving production flow, reducing waste, and increasing operational efficiency, Facilitate rapid improvement events (Kaizen) by engaging cross-functional teams and manufacturing associates, and Conduct audits of daily startup Tier meetings and Gemba Walks to ensure adherence to operational excellence standards.
Important skills include Kaizen, Gemba Walks, Continuous Improvement Tools, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, and Value Stream Leadership. Preferred (not required): Production Layout Design, Space Optimization, Capacity Analysis, and Material Flow Systems.
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Full job description
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. 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.
Job Description
Job Summary
The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for facilitating and leading continuous improvement initiatives at the GFO site that drive measurable cost savings across labor, materials, yield, and other operational areas. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and process owners to identify improvement opportunities, develop project plans, and implement solutions that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
The Continuous Improvement Engineer will support the site's strategic objective of expanding the BD Production System (BD Excellence) across remaining value streams. The primary focus of this position is to identify, lead, and support continuous improvement projects, address root causes of operational challenges, eliminate waste, and help achieve annual plant performance goals.
Key Responsibilities
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Leadandexecutecontinuousimprovementprojectsfocusedonimprovingproductionflow,reducingwaste,andincreasingoperationalefficiency.
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Facilitaterapidimprovementevents(Kaizen)byengagingcross-functionalteamsandmanufacturingassociates.
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ConductauditsofdailystartupTiermeetingsandGembaWalkstoensureadherencetooperationalexcellencestandards.
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Leadmediumtolarge-scalecapitalimprovementprojects.
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Facilitateorco-facilitateBDExcellencereviewmeetings.
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Identify,develop,andimplementstandardizedprocessesthroughoutthefacility.
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Analyzeprocessesanddatatoidentifyopportunitiesforcostreductionandperformanceimprovement.
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Collaboratewithoperations,quality,engineering,andotherfunctionalteamstodrivesustainableimprovements.
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Performadditionaldutiesandspecialprojectsasassigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
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Bachelor'sdegreeinEngineeringoranothertechnicalfieldofstudy; OR
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Minimumoffive(5)yearsofengineeringexperienceinamanufacturingenvironment.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Experienceleadingcontinuousimprovementinitiativesandimplementingcost-savingimprovementsinamanufacturingenvironment.
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Experienceinoneormoreofthefollowingareas:
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ProjectManagement
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ValueStreamLeadership
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ProductionLeadership
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Quality
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ChangeManagement
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Hands-onexperiencewithproblem-solvingmethodologies,continuousimprovementtools,androotcauseanalysis.
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Strongcommunication,facilitation,andconsultingskills.
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Excellentanalyticalabilitiesandbusinessacumen.
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AdvancedproficiencywithMicrosoftOfficeapplications,includingExcel,Word,PowerPoint,andVisio.
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BasicknowledgeofERPsystemsusedfordataextraction(e.g.,SAP,JDE).
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Provenabilitytomanagemultipleprojectssimultaneouslyanddeliverresultsontimeandwithinbudget.
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Abilitytoadapttochangingprioritiesinafast-paced,matrixedenvironment.
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Demonstratedleadershipskillswiththeabilitytoinfluenceteamswithoutdirectauthority.
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Abilitytoeffectivelycollaboratewithalllevelsoftheorganization.
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Growthmindsetwithawillingnesstolearn,adapt,andembracenewideas.
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Customer-focused,innovative,andresults-orientedapproach.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experiencewithproductionlayoutdesign,spaceoptimization,capacityanalysis,andmaterialflowsystems.
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Prior medical device experience.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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.
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Primary Work Location
USA NY - Glens Falls
Additional Locations
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At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You (https://jobs.bd.com/en/your-career-at-BD) ."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Salary Range Information
$75,800.00 - $121,300.00 USD Annual
Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.
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