Product Lifecycle Engineer





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Job Description

Job Summary

The ISC (Integrated Supply Chain) Product Lifecycle Engineer serves as the Operations representative on platform-led sustaining engineering projects. This role acts as the primary liaison between manufacturing sites and platform project teams, translating project requirements into executable site actions. The position emphasizes coordination, communication, and execution readiness to support on-time delivery, manage competing priorities, and reduce operational risk.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a core team member on sustaining engineering projects, ensuring site and operations requirements are incorporated into scope, risk assessments, validation strategies, and implementation plans.

Act as the primary point of contact between platform project teams and manufacturing sites, communicating execution needs, risks, constraints, and status.

Provide site-level input on capacity, timing, and resource availability to support project sequencing and prioritization decisions.

Coordinate site execution activities, including validations, process studies, engineering work orders, material trials, and line-time planning.

Monitor site readiness and execution risks, escalating impacts and constraints to project leadership and the PMO to enable timely mitigation.

Support implementation of sustaining changes such as material or packaging updates, process changes, compliance initiatives, and business continuity projects.

Ensure completion of required documentation and change control activities for site-impacting changes, including validation documentation, training coordination, and implementation closeout.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Project Management, Communications, or a related field.

3+years of experience in manufacturing, sustaining engineering, process engineering, or product lifecycle support within a regulated industry.

Working knowledge of validation, change control, risk management, and manufacturing documentation.

Experience supporting cross-functional project teams with site execution responsibilities.

Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.

Experience operating in a quality- and regulatory-controlled environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in medical devices or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Exposure to cost-out, supply continuity, compliance, or end-of-life initiatives.

Experience coordinating site trials or execution across multiple manufacturing lines or sites.

Familiarity with SAP manufacturing and document control systems.

PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar project or operations certifications.

Business analysis, product management, or negotiation/mediation training.

Success in This Role

Manufacturing sites have a clear, trusted point of contact for sustaining engineering initiatives.

Project teams have accurate visibility into site capacity, timing, and execution constraints.

Validations, trials, and implementations are planned earlier and executed with fewer disruptions.

Sustaining projects progress efficiently through strong coordination between sites and platform teams.

Site sustaining needs are clearly communicated and effectively prioritized at the platform level.

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.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:

Health and Well-being Benefits

Medical coverage

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Medical coverage

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Hospital Care Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accidental Injury Insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Long-term care with life insurance

Other Well-being Resources

Anxiety management program

Wellness incentives

Sleep improvement program

Diabetes management program

Virtual physical therapy

Emotional/mental health support programs

Weight management programs

Gastrointestinal health program

Substance use management program

Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit

Retirement and Financial Well-being

BD 401(k) Plan

BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan

529 College Savings Plan

Financial counseling

Baxter Credit Union (BCU)

Daily Pay

College financial aid and application guidance

Life Balance Programs

Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves

Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement

MetLife Legal Plan

Group auto and home insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter benefits

Discounts on products and services

Academic Achievement Scholarship

Service Recognition Awards

Employer matching donation

Workplace accommodations

Other Life Balance Programs

Adoption assistance

Backup day care and eldercare

Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers

Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave

Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes

Leave Programs

Bereavement leaves

Military leave

Personal leave

Family and Medical Leave (FML)

Jury and Witness Duty Leave

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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