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Operational Excellence Engineer

On-site in Huesca·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 30 Oct)

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Our summary

Salary: €37,700 - €42,000 a year
About €2,350 - €2,570 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Huesca
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or equivalent
Previous experience in implementing, and strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma business systems. Six sigma green or black belt certification preferred.
Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience in a plant
Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels
Track record in project or program management
Language: Fluent English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary range of this role: EUR 37,700 - EUR 42,000 + benefits.

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.

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.

€37,700.00 - €60,350.00 EUR Annual

The role

Job Description

This position represents a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, highly motivated, and positive individual to become a proactive member of BD's global Operational Excellence (Operational Excellence) community.

Working with the Plant OPEX Manager, Operational Excellence Engineer will be passionate about creating a culture of operational and customer excellence, implementing change, and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) across the network through BD Excellence.

This strong operational excellence and continuous improvement identity will be created through the systematic application of BD Excellence, methodologies, and associated tools, to ensure sustainable optimization of performance in the areas of quality, delivery, and cost, whilst improving safety.

What you'll do

Active member of Focused Improvement component team.
Develop and grow problem solving capability at all levels.
Support implementation of CI (Continuous Improvement) projects across all dimensions SQDC (Safety Quality Delivery Cost).
Help coordinate activity of component teams and focused improvement project teams to eliminate loss, according to strategic goals.
Help generate, sustain, and deliver a multi-year Cost to Win (CTW) portfolio, support governance processes, and optimization of the site loss landscape. Help meet or exceed CtW (Cost to Win) goals through leading and /or supporting Focused Improvement team savings projects (Loss Landscape).
Teach and coach BD Excellence (Operational Excellence) concepts and systematic approach, including strategy deployment, core components, Zero Loss approach and all related methodologies / tools. Lead and facilitate breakthrough Kaizen events and support other BD Excellence components in problem solving capability development.
Support development of zero loss approach across critical areas to optimize quality, delivery and cost while improving safety.
Help develop and grow capability through components and component teams to establish the fundamentals of excellence in safety, quality, and reliability. Coach and guide project selection process to ensure focus of resources and time on priorities.
Ensure strategic alignment through cascading Key Performance Indicators (KPIs') top down and bottom up. Support BD Excellence deployment and governance process across all relevant components.
Drive BD Excellence capability development through deployment of progressively advanced aspects of component methodologies. Support attainment of long-term CI objectives through multi-functional teams with shared goal.
Drive use of effective data-driven visual-management techniques, e.g., Business-Operating-System (BOS) charts to drive improvement of KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Efectiveness), waste, labour productivity, etc. Active role in governance and action tracking of improvements, with periodic reporting of activity completion dates, expected and achieved results.

How you'll work

Primary Work LocationESP Huesca - FragaAdditional LocationsWork Shift

About BD

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is a global medical technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents. With a history spanning over a century, BD operates in more than 190 countries and employs tens of thousands of people worldwide, focusing on areas such as medication management, infection prevention, and diagnostics.

In Spain, BD has a significant presence with offices and field-based roles supporting healthcare institutions across the country. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and quality, offering opportunities for technical professionals, especially those with experience in medical equipment maintenance and customer support. For international hires, BD provides a global work environment with potential for cross-border collaboration and career development.

Founded: 1897
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Franklin Lakes, USA
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

BD is a global leader in medical technology, offering stable employment and a well-established brand in the healthcare sector.
The company has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and field teams across regions like Galicia, providing opportunities for local and international professionals.
BD emphasizes professional development and offers various training programs and career advancement paths.
Working at BD often involves collaboration with healthcare professionals, providing a meaningful impact on patient care.
International hires may benefit from BD's global network, allowing for potential mobility across countries.

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Additional information

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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