Continuous Improvement Engineer

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

JobSummary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for facilitating and leading continuous improvement initiatives at the GFO site that drive measurable cost savings across labor, materials, yield, and other operationalareas.Thisrolepartnerscloselywithinternalstakeholdersandprocessownerstoidentifyimprovementopportunities,developprojectplans,andimplementsolutionsthatenhancesafety,quality,delivery,andcostperformance.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will support the site's strategic objective of expanding the BD Production System (BD Excellence) across remaining value streams. The primary focus of thispositionistoidentify,lead,andsupportcontinuousimprovementprojects,addressrootcausesofoperationalchallenges,eliminatewaste,andhelpachieveannualplantperformancegoals.

KeyResponsibilities

• Leadandexecutecontinuousimprovementprojectsfocusedonimprovingproductionflow,reducingwaste,andincreasingoperationalefficiency.
• Facilitaterapidimprovementevents(Kaizen)byengagingcross-functionalteamsandmanufacturingassociates.
• ConductauditsofdailystartupTiermeetingsandGembaWalkstoensureadherencetooperationalexcellencestandards.
• Leadmediumtolarge-scalecapitalimprovementprojects.
• Facilitateorco-facilitateBDExcellencereviewmeetings.
• Identify,develop,andimplementstandardizedprocessesthroughoutthefacility.
• Analyzeprocessesanddatatoidentifyopportunitiesforcostreductionandperformanceimprovement.
• Collaboratewithoperations,quality,engineering,andotherfunctionalteamstodrivesustainableimprovements.
• Performadditionaldutiesandspecialprojectsasassigned.

MinimumQualifications

Education&Experience

Applicantsmustmeetoneofthefollowingrequirements:

• Bachelor'sdegreeinEngineeringoranothertechnicalfieldofstudy;OR
• Minimumoffive(5)yearsofengineeringexperienceinamanufacturingenvironment.

RequiredKnowledge,Skills&Abilities

• Experienceleadingcontinuousimprovementinitiativesandimplementingcost-savingimprovementsinamanufacturingenvironment.
• Experienceinoneormoreofthefollowingareas:
  • ProjectManagement
  • ValueStreamLeadership
  • ProductionLeadership
  • Quality
  • ChangeManagement
• Hands-onexperiencewithproblem-solvingmethodologies,continuousimprovementtools,androotcauseanalysis.
• Strongcommunication,facilitation,andconsultingskills.
• Excellentanalyticalabilitiesandbusinessacumen.
• AdvancedproficiencywithMicrosoftOfficeapplications,includingExcel,Word,PowerPoint,andVisio.
• BasicknowledgeofERPsystemsusedfordataextraction(e.g.,SAP,JDE).
• Provenabilitytomanagemultipleprojectssimultaneouslyanddeliverresultsontimeandwithinbudget.
• Abilitytoadapttochangingprioritiesinafast-paced,matrixedenvironment.
• Demonstratedleadershipskillswiththeabilitytoinfluenceteamswithoutdirectauthority.
• Abilitytoeffectivelycollaboratewithalllevelsoftheorganization.
• Growthmindsetwithawillingnesstolearn,adapt,andembracenewideas.
• Customer-focused,innovative,andresults-orientedapproach.

PreferredQualifications

• Experiencewithproductionlayoutdesign,spaceoptimization,capacityanalysis,andmaterialflowsystems.
• Prior medical device experience.

WorkAuthorization

ApplicantsmustbeauthorizedtoworkforanyemployerintheUnitedStates.Weareunabletosponsorortakeoversponsorshipofanemploymentvisaatthistime.

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

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Primary Work Location

USA NY - Glens Falls

Additional Locations

Work Shift

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
$75,800.00 - $121,300.00 USD Annual

Client-provided location(s): Queensbury, NY

Job ID: BD-98883144208

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-08-08T18:55:30