Mechanical Engineering Functional Manager - Durham, North Carolina

BD

Durham, North Carolina, United States
Fully remote
Mechanical engineering leadership
Electromechanical systems design
Automation systems experience
This position is responsible for the functional leadership, technical excellence, and capability development of the Mechanical Engineering team supporting both new product development (NPD) and sustaining engineering initiatives

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for the functional leadership, technical excellence, and capability development of the Mechanical Engineering team supporting both new product development (NPD) and sustaining engineering initiatives.
  • Lead the Mechanical Engineering function supporting BD’s Pharmacy Automation business across multiple NPD and sustaining programs, establishing and maintaining mechanical engineering standards, best practices, and design processes for complex electromechanical systems.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers across multiple experience levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

Matching Summary

This position is responsible for the functional leadership, technical excellence, and capability development of the Mechanical Engineering team supporting both new product development (NPD) and sustaining engineering initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical Engineering leadership
  • Electromechanical systems design
  • Automation systems experience
  • Statistical analysis and test methods
  • Global engineering organization leadership
  • Matrixed organization leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Systems thinking
  • Change leadership
  • Collaborative culture
  • Continuous improvement
  • Innovation and technical excellence

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 15+ years Mechanical Engineering experience
  • 5+ years leadership/management experience
  • Experience with automation systems
  • Experience with mid-tier manufacturing
  • Strong background in statistical analysis
  • Experience managing external engineering partners

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