About this role
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: Provide quality engineering support for manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO standards, GMP requirements, and company quality system procedures. Lead and support investigations related to nonconformances, deviations, customer complaints, out-of-specification results, audit findings, and other quality events to determine root cause and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Evaluate manufacturing processes and quality data to identify trends, improve process capability, reduce defects, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop, review, and approve quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, specifications, protocols, reports, risk assessments, and validation documentation. Support product and process validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, process validation, cleaning validation, software validation, and test method validation, as applicable. Participate in change control activities by assessing the quality and regulatory impact of proposed changes to products, processes, materials, equipment, and systems.
Utilize quality engineering tools and methodologies, including statistical analysis, process capability studies, root cause analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and risk management techniques. Analyze quality metrics and performance indicators, including scrap, yield, nonconformances, complaint trends, and process performance data, and recommend improvement actions. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, R&D, and Validation teams to ensure quality requirements are incorporated into products and processes.
Support internal audits, supplier audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections, including the development and implementation of corrective actions resulting from audit observations. Develop, improve, and validate inspection and test methods to ensure reliable and accurate evaluation of product quality. Ensure that risk management principles are incorporated into quality and manufacturing processes throughout the product lifecycle.
Monitor customer feedback, complaints, and post-market quality data to identify opportunities for product and process improvements. Provide technical guidance and quality training to manufacturing personnel and quality staff regarding quality requirements, procedures, and best practices. Support regulatory submissions, FDA inspections, notified body audits, and other regulatory activities as required.
Promote a culture of quality, compliance, continuous improvement, and patient/customer focus throughout the organization. Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and company policies. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Education and Experience: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Master’s degree in Engineering Preferred. Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Engineering or Quality Engineering within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or equivalent industry if holding a Bachelor’s degree Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Engineering or Quality Engineering within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or equivalent regulated industry if holding a Master’s degree. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and/or Pharmaceutical GMP requirements (21 CFR Parts 210/211).
Knowledge of ISO 13485 and risk management principles (ISO 14971) for medical devices. Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, and Investigation Management. Process Validation and Test Method Validation.
Statistical Analysis and Process Capability. Change Control and Risk Assessment. Audit Readiness and Regulatory Compliance.
Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles. Strong technical writing and documentation skills. Cross-functional collaboration and project management.
Certification as a Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ certification, or equivalent is a plus. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Physical Demands: Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods. Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to perform visual inspections and review detailed documentation.
Ability to work in office, laboratory, warehouse, and manufacturing environments. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed Work Environment: Manufacturing This is a fixed-term position expected to last through September 2027. Employment in this role is for a defined period and is not intended to be a regular full-time position.
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.
Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr. Additional Locations Work Shift