Associate Downstream Process Development Scientist Jobs in Connecticut

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.

Reports to the Manufacturing Unit Leader. Responsible for process support activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals. Primary focus in areas of molding process improvement, leadership, training/development, and capital/regulatory projects. Required to handle multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Molding Manufacturing Unit's primary objectives, with proven ability to identify problems and execute corrective action plans to resolve gaps to achieving goals. Specific focus will be in areas of process effectiveness and equipment efficiencies.

• Has knowledge of established safety standards and operator interface with equipment.

• Required to have awareness of product performance and quality requirements within scope of assignments.

• Directs personnel in the troubleshooting and maintenance of mold setting, process efficiency, and press preventive maintenance.

• Works with Technical Leader to ensure proper spare parts are ordered for technical issues or spare parts inventory.

• Clear understanding of the role of engineering in a molding environment.

• Has knowledge of proper molding engineering practices and vendor relationships.

• Responsible for coordinating activities between equipment vendors and plant functional departments on assignments.

• Leads and supports molding capital improvement projects and execution activities.

• Proficient in injection molding process across mold and press technologies.

• Ability to handle projects of a moderate scope requiring extensive coordination. May be required to handle several assignments (project & process duties) simultaneously.

• Recommends vendors for commercial items and materials needed for a project.

• Provides recommendation for capital equipment or process modifications, and supports their physical installation, debugging and associated training of production personnel.

• As required within the scope of his/her duty, be responsible for all associated documentation, including the following: validations, molding procedures (SO/Operational Specifications, WI/Work Instructions, etc.), preventive maintenance schedules, plant control process, spare parts listings, etc.

• Required to develop a firm understanding of all equipment for which they are responsible for include set-up, adjustment and assessment of possible improvements.

• Responsible for realization of budgeted cost reductions and productivity improvements.

• Accountable for spending (capital or expense) within approved limits on programs.

Additional Duties

• Performs other duties as required by the Molding Manufacturing Unit Leader.

• As needed, directs the efforts of support personnel such as mold setters and technicians, etc. in the modification, adjustment of processes and/or removal and installation of new or existing equipment as required.

• May provide functional supervision of other Engineers toward attainment of his/her assignments.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Molding related subject

• Other Engineering fields or an Associates Engineering degree with one or more of the following considered:

  • Or any accredited program certification(s) or training programs in injection molding processing/technology

  • Molding industry comparable certifications such as Master Molder or comparable Scientific Molding Training Certificate

Certification

• Accredited program certification(s) ininjection molding processing/technology(Master Molder, Paulson Injection Molding Training, etc.)

Experience

• 5 years of work experience in a molding environment preferred.

• Molding process experience in the following areas preferred:

  • Master Molder I, or higher

  • Mold press maintenance and troubleshooting

  • Injection molding process development

  • Hydraulic and servo-controlled core-pull systems

  • Mold temperature controller programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

  • Leading a team of high-level technicians to achieve daily operational goals

  • Project/Program experience

Knowledge and Skills

#CLOLI

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

.

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information