Lead Design Engineer

Job Description Job Description Summary About BD: BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. The company develops innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD has 70,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. About BD TCI BD, a 125-year-old global medical device company has started its Enterprise Center in Bangalore, India called BD Technology Campus India (TCI). This Enterprise Center will be an integral part of the global network for BDX. It will have presence of R&D, Quality, Regulatory, IT and other functions. The center boasts of some of the brightest minds who work in a unique environment that fosters and supports ingenuity. BD TCI is dedicated to serving BD's customers and patients thereby contributing its bit towards advancing the world of health. Position Summary The Lead Design Engineer will be a key contributor on a R&D team within BD- Specimen Management. The individual in this position will have a complete understanding of a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. He/She provides solutions that are imaginative, thorough, and practical to a wide range of complex problems. Job Description Job Responsibilities: - Works under general direction. - Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. - Contributes to a project of considerable significance or leads smaller scope projects. - Supports material/design/packaging/process changes to the product line through design control process, with well documented research/analyses. Demonstrates accountability for successful and timely completion of designated tasks. - Develops technical solutions to complex problems using sound engineering principles, utilizing experimental, computational, and analytical methods. - Designs and develops in vivo and in vitro models to evaluate product/packaging features and improvements. - Applies innovative & logical risk-based approach to product and packaging development challenges with the capacity for original thinking. Develops robust test methods, design test fixtures and executes measurement system analysis. - Ensures compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training, and education of sound quality assurance principles. - Plans, executes, and analyzes design of experiments (DOE). - Writes, implements, and leads bench studies, tolerance stack up analysis, design verification, validation, vendor interactions, materials specifications, component specifications and packaging specifications. - Performs data analysis using statistical tools, regression analyses and develop transfer functions. - Collects, records, reports, interprets, and analyzes data, presents results to peers and business leadership. - Provides advanced engineering skills and product evaluation support to the platform toward building business cases for new opportunities. Knowledge And Skills - Sound knowledge of engineering first principles. - Working knowledge of packaging industry standards and regulations, including: ISO-11607/ASTM D4169, packaging materials (flexible and rigid) & sterilization processes, packaging and labeling test methods. - Strong technical judgment and technical leadership skills. - R&D functional planning, requirement generation and technical (DFSS/Design/Cross functional) reviews for all product development phases. - Strong project management, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines. - Proficient in solid modeling (Pro/E, SolidWorks or equivalent). - Ability to communicate concepts, ideas, and knowledge effectively and clearly to other individuals and teams. - Experience in directing associates and leading small cross-functional groups is required. - Proficient in Microsoft Project. - Disciplined phase-gate product development processes and project planning. - Proficiency with fixture design including basic machining considerations and developing test methods. - Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA). - Knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC) practices, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies. - Product development considerations for tightly controlled high-volume manufacturing process. - Strong creative, analytical and problem-solving skills required. - Good written and verbal communication skills. Required Skills Optional Skills Primary Work Location IND Bengaluru - Technology Campus Additional Locations Work Shift