About this Maintenance Leader (Automated Assembly & Packaging) role at BD
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
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Leader to lead maintenance operations for our automated assembly and packaging manufacturing equipment. This role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, preventive maintenance excellence, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives while leading a team of technicians to support business and production objectives.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in maximizing equipment uptime, improving manufacturing performance, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead maintenance activities for automated assembly and packaging equipment to achieve high levels of reliability, availability, and performance.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment effectiveness.
Drive equipment improvement and automation enhancement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for equipment failures and recurring technical issues.
Oversee machine repair, overhaul, and restoration activities to ensure timely recovery of production operations.
Manage maintenance projects and equipment modification initiatives, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and other cross-functional teams to support production requirements and business priorities.
Monitor and drive key equipment performance indicators, including uptime, OEE, MTBF, MTTR, maintenance compliance, and waste reduction.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, fostering strong technical capability and continuous learning.
Support spare parts management, maintenance planning, and resource allocation to ensure operational readiness.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, reduce operating costs, and improve manufacturing capability.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume production environment.
Minimum 7 years of relevant maintenance, equipment engineering, or technical operations experience, preferably supporting automated assembly and packaging equipment.
Proven experience leading maintenance teams, technicians, or technical resources within a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and root cause analysis methodologies.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting automated equipment involving PLCs, sensors, servo systems, robotics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
Experience managing equipment improvement projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, electronics, precision manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies.
Experience with CMMS or computerized maintenance management systems.
Supervisory or people leadership experience in a maintenance environment.
Familiarity with validation and compliance requirements within regulated manufacturing environments.
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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