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BD Excellence Staff Engineer at BD · USA TX -…
Job Description
BD Excellence Staff Engineer
Location: USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr. · Onsite


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
The BD Excellence Staff Engineer is responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, and support functions. This role drives the deployment and sustainability of the BD Excellence Management System by utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, problem-solving methodologies, and operational excellence tools to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
This position serves as a change agent, coach, and facilitator, partnering with site leadership and cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate waste, standardize processes, and drive a culture of continuous improvement aligned with BD's strategic objectives.
BD Excellence Deployment
Lead and support implementation of BD Excellence strategies, standards, and best practices across the site.
Facilitate BDEX maturity assessments and support action plans to close identified gaps.
Promote a continuous improvement culture throughout all levels of the organization.
Support the integration of BDEX principles into daily management systems.
Continuous Improvement Leadership
Lead Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Workshops, Value Stream Mapping activities, and Lean projects.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
Facilitate cross-functional teams in root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
Drive waste elimination efforts focused on safety, quality, inventory, motion, transportation, waiting, overproduction, and defects.
Operational Performance
Analyze operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Develop performance dashboards and visual management systems.
Support achievement of site goals related to safety, quality, service, cost, and inventory.
Monitor project performance and ensure realization of targeted benefits.
Coaching and Training
Train associates, supervisors, managers, and site leaders on Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving methodologies, and BD Excellence principles.
Coach teams on the use of:
Lean tools
Standard Work
Visual Management
Root Cause Analysis
5S
A3 Problem Solving
Value Stream Mapping
Daily Management Systems
Continuous Improvement methodologies
Project Management
Lead site-level strategic improvement projects from inception to completion.
Develop project plans, timelines, risk assessments, and stakeholder communication plans.
Track and report project progress to site leadership.
Ensure sustainability plans are established and maintained following project implementation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, operational excellence, continuous improvement, engineering, quality, or related functions.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and improvement initiatives.
Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, Excel, and data analysis tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
Medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing industry experience.
Experience with FDA-regulated environments.
Knowledge of BD Excellence (BDEX) systems and methodologies.
Proven success leading plant-wide transformation projects.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
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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