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Job Description
Our Mission
The mission of ISC Engineering is to seamlessly design and construct manufacturing processes that transform product specifications into industrialized solutions. Our goal is to serve patients and customers, enhance product reliability, and achieve business objectives more effectively through innovation and advanced technologies.
Position Summary
As a key leader within the Equipment Engineering Team, the Associate Director, ISC Engineering Design &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 assigned equipment assets and manufacturing processes are designed, supplied, integrated, ramped, and continuously improved in support of business growth, quality, cost, delivery, safety, and regulatory objectives.
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 and subject matter experts and serves as a critical link between R&D, ISC Engineering Process Design, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to successfully industrialize new products and modernize existing manufacturing processes.
This leader is expected to build organizational capability, develop future technical leaders, and demonstrate the strategic mindset, business acumen, and leadership presence required for future Director-level responsibilities.
Scope
Provideleadershipfornewproductdevelopment,capacityexpansion,modernization,industrialization,andequipmentreliabilityinitiativesacrossmanual,semi-automated,andfullyautomatedmanufacturingprocesses.
SupporttheBDInetworkbyprioritizingandexecutingimprovementinitiativesalignedwithbusinessobjectivesandstrategicpriorities.
Owntechnicalandpeopleleadershipoutcomesforadefinedportfolio,team,ormulti-siteprogramarea,whileinfluencingcross-functionalteams,manufacturingsites,andexternalpartners.
Key Stakeholders &Collaboration
This role partners closely with:
Process Design Teams toensureproductdesignssupportefficient,compliant,andscalablemanufacturingthroughDesignforManufacturability(DFM)principles.
Manufacturing &Operations Teams toensureequipmentcapability,reliability,maintainability,andalignmenttoproductionrequirements.
Quality &Regulatory Teams toensurecompliancewithallapplicablequalityandregulatorystandards.
Maintenance &Engineering Teams tomaximizeequipmentreliability,lifecyclesupport,andtroubleshootingeffectiveness.
Program &Project Management Teams toensuresuccessfulprojectexecution.
Procurement, Finance &Legal Teams tosupportvendorselection,contracting,andcapitalexpendituregovernance.
Suppliers &Equipment Vendors tooverseeequipmentdesign,build,acceptance,andintegration.
Facilities, EHS, and Digital/MES Teams toensureinfrastructurereadiness,safety,ergonomics,andsmartmanufacturingcapabilities.
ISC Engineering Leadership toalignpriorities,manageresources,andsupportsuccessionplanninginitiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment &Process Strategy
Developandexecuteequipmentandprocessstrategiesalignedwithbusinessneedsandmanufacturingobjectives.
PartnerwithBusinessUnitleadersandmanufacturingstakeholderstounderstanddemand,capacityconstraints,growthopportunities,andsupplyrequirements.
Analyzeoperationalperformancedata,includingOEE/OLEmetrics,toidentifyimprovementopportunities.
Buildandmaintainamulti-yeartechnologyandmanufacturingroadmapthatbalancesimmediateprioritieswithlong-termbusinessgrowth.
Supportcapitalplanningandlong-rangeinvestmentstrategies.
Translatestrategicprioritiesintoactionableexecutionplans,performancemetrics,andresourcerequirements.
Portfolio Execution &Business Results
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.
Continuous Improvement &Standardization
Captureanddeploybestpracticesacrossmanufacturingsitesandbusinessunits.
Developandmaintainequipmentandprocessstandards,databases,andspecificationtemplates.
SupportthecreationofUserRequirementSpecifications(URS)andStatementsofWork(SOW)forexternalvendors.
LeadrobustequipmentdesignreviewswithOEMsandsupplierstoensurelong-termsolutionsaddressrootcausesanddeliversustainableperformanceimprovements.
Buildorganizationalknowledgethroughlessonslearned,technicalplaybooks,reusablestandards,andscalabledesignpractices.
Engineering Capability Development
Identifycapabilitygapsandpartnerwithinternallearninganddevelopmentresourcestostrengthentechnicalexpertise.
Supportemployeegrowththroughtraining,mentoring,coaching,jobrotations,andstretchassignments.
Serveasatechnicalleaderandmentorwithinareasofexpertise.
Createopportunitiesforknowledgesharingandtechnicalskilldevelopment.
Developfuturetechnicalandpeopleleadersthroughtargetedcoachingandprofessionaldevelopment.
People Leadership
Communicateclearpriorities,expectations,andstrategicobjectives.
Fosteracollaborative,inclusive,andhigh-performingteamculture.
Driveaccountability,engagement,andresultsthrougheffectiveleadership.
Directlymanageanddevelopengineers,technicalleaders,andSMEsthroughperformancemanagement,coaching,andcareerdevelopmentplanning.
Buildorganizationalcapabilityandleadershipbenchstrengththroughsuccessionplanningandtalentdevelopment.
Demonstratestrongbusinessjudgment,cross-functionalinfluence,andenterpriseleadership.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Bachelor'sDegreeinEngineeringrequired.
MechanicalEngineeringdegreepreferred.
Master'sDegreeinEngineering,MBA,orotheradvancedtechnical/businessdegreepreferred.
Minimum Experience
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.
Additional Requirements
Abilitytotravelupto 40-50% ,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 visit https://bd.com/careers .
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Required Skills
Optional Skills
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Primary Work Location
USA RI - Warwick
Additional Locations
USA GA - Covington BMD
Work Shift
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