Quality Rotational Program Associate

Job Description

BD Quality Engineering Development Program Associate | BD

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early career rotational program at BD, located across various US sites including Tempe, AZ, Covington, GA, Warwick, RI, Canaan, CT, San Diego, CA, and Franklin Lakes, NJ. BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to advancing health by developing transformative solutions for billions of MedTech products annually. This role is crucial for recent graduates to launch their careers, gaining diverse experiences and contributing to the design, development, or manufacturing of products that ensure patient safety and advance global health. Associates will learn the key role quality plays in the medical device industry through immersive learning and impactful projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Rotational, with potential in-person locations including Tempe, AZ | Covington, GA | Warwick, RI | Canaan, CT | San Diego, CA | Franklin Lakes, NJ. Minimum of 4 days in-office presence per week.
• Pay: $87200–$139500 yearly
• Team: Collaborates closely with Quality Engineers and cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs.
• Mission: Empower early-career professionals through immersive learning focused on the key role quality plays at BD and in the medical device industry to advance the world of health and ensure the safety of our patients.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotations: Complete three distinct rotations over three years across different BD sites in areas such as New Product Development or Sustaining engineering, Manufacturing Quality, and Post Market Quality or Quality Systems.
• Relocation: Relocate to a new US location for each rotation, allowing for diverse experience with new products, processes, and people.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Quality Engineers and cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs, throughout each rotation.
• Contribution: Take on impactful roles that contribute to the design, development, or manufacturing of BD products to deliver real value across the business.
• Development: Participate in various networking events, career development sessions, and team-building activities designed to enrich the associate experience.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality Sciences, or other related major. Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction as to duration or sponsorship.
• Experience: Not explicitly stated in years, but targets recent graduates.
• Skills: Proven technical aptitude, strong leadership potential, ability to learn quickly and deal with ambiguity, capability to take initiative and achieve results, excellent written and communication skills, and proven organization and time management skills.
• Bonus: Prior internship or Co-op experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.