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Engineer, Operational Excellence

Becton Dickinson & Company
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
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

Responsibilities:

  • Champion Excellence: Become an active, influential member of our Focused Improvement component team, driving positive change throughout the organization
  • Build Problem-Solving Superstars: Develop and nurture problem-solving capabilities at all levels
  • Drive Impactful Projects: Support implementation of CI projects across all dimensions (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost)
  • Orchestrate Improvement: Coordinate component teams and focused improvement project teams to strategically eliminate losses aligned with organizational goals
  • Deliver Financial Impact: Help create, sustain, and deliver a multi-year Cost to Win (CTW) portfolio that exceeds goals through strategic savings projects
  • Educate & Inspire: Teach and coach BD Excellence concepts including strategy deployment, core components, Zero Loss mindset and related methodologies/tools
  • Lead Transformational Events: Facilitate breakthrough Kaizen events that drive significant operational improvements
  • Cultivate Zero Loss Thinking: Support development of zero loss mindset across critical areas to optimize quality, delivery and cost while enhancing safety
  • Build Excellence Fundamentals: Develop capabilities through component teams to establish excellence in safety, quality, and reliability
  • Guide Strategic Project Selection: Coach and guide project selection process to ensure optimal use of resources on high-priority initiatives
  • Ensure Strategic Alignment: Cascade Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) top-down and bottom-up to maintain organizational focus
  • Drive Visual Management: Implement data-driven visual management techniques like Business-Operating-System (BOS) charts to improve critical metrics (OEE, waste reduction, labor productivity)
  • Lead Governance: Take an active role in tracking improvements with periodic reporting on completion dates and achieved results
  • Organizational Influence: Provide valuable input on key plant decisions and resource planning
  • External Representation: Potentially represent our company to external organizations
  • Self-Direction: Execute responsibilities with significant autonomy, requiring minimal day-to-day oversight
  • Accountability: Set your own work direction and complete tasks independently
  • Business Impact: Directly influence cost, productivity, CtW performance and OPEX budget

Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma and 5 years operational excellence experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Manufacturing experience

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. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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.

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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 NC - Durham - Roche Drive

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Work Shift
NA (United States of America)

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