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Associate Director – R&D Hardware Engineering
| Company | Becton Dickinson |
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| Location | San Diego, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $169800 – $280300 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical or Electrical preferred or similar related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the medical device industry, with a focus on engineering leadership roles or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of medical device design, development, and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering projects and lead cross-functional teams
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
- Familiarity with CAD software, prototyping tools, and other relevant engineering technologies
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office tools
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for sustaining and new product development
- Collaborate with Marketing, Compliance, Regulatory, and PMO teams to define program requirements and market needs
- Develop and manage strategic project portfolio roadmaps spanning 1-3 years
- Create, refine, and execute integrated program plans with clear milestones and deliverables
- Execute CAPA by guiding cross-functional teams to resolution
- Ensure program objectives are well-defined and communicated, balancing scope, schedule, and resources
- Anticipate potential risks, develop contingency plans, and lead governance mechanisms to ensure project success
- Facilitate timely and effective Phase Gate reviews and other decision-making processes with executive leadership
- Guide the development of technical architectures and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards. IEC-60601 and IEC-61010
- Drive design reviews, providing critical, objective feedback to ensure robust solutions
- Oversee architecture, design processes, and testing plans to meet agency and regulatory requirements
- Monitor project progress and manage schedules, including work breakdown structures and task dependencies
- Directly manage the performance, goals, and deliverables of engineering staff
- Conduct performance reviews and develop individualized growth plans for team members
- Collaborate with functional leaders to allocate and align resources with program needs
- Foster a collaborative, goal-oriented culture that promotes continuous improvement and execution excellence
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
