New · posted Oct 22
Becton Dickinson · Medical Devices
Quality Engineer I
- Carol Stream, IL
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
Open until filled
What you need
Education and/or Experience - Required
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (Engineering, Engineering Technology, Chemical, Biological, or equivalent).
- Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry.
- Internship, co-op, academic, laboratory, or industry experience supporting quality, validation, manufacturing, engineering, or regulatory activities.
- Demonstrated understanding of problem solving data analysis, investigations, and quality system concepts.
Education and/or Experience - Preferrednice to have
- Experience supporting validation, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), complaint investigation, quality system auditing, or related quality activities.
- Experience supporting Environmental Monitoring, microbiological testing, or laboratory quality activities.
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience with statistical techniques.
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, presentation software, Minitab, or equivalent software.
- Familiarity with regulatory and statutory agencies (FDA, Notified Bodies, etc.).
- Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
- Ability to interpret Regulations, Organizational, Business Unit, and Department procedures.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group settings to supervisors, management, and other employees.
- Ability to represent the Company and Business Unit in a professional manner.
- Proficiency in mathematics.
- Basic applied statistics knowledge.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Ability to translate quality requirements into product specifications.
- Advanced statistics and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification.
What you'll do
Essential / Key Job Responsibilities
- Supports and executes compliance activities related to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820), International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 13485, European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR 2017/745), Design Controls, Validation/Qualification activities, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes through implementation and monitoring of quality system procedures.
- Owns assigned quality system investigations and associated actions, including complaints, Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs), CAPAs, audit responses, and failure investigations, and drives activities through completion.
- Ensures compliance with Department and Business Unit procedures and supports adherence to applicable quality system requirements.
- Owns and executes assigned quality engineering deliverables in support of Project Team and Quality Department objectives.
- Administers the Environmental Monitoring Program, including monitoring activities, data review, trending, investigation support, and associated documentation.
- Performs calibration-related activities and reviews associated documentation as required.
- Creates, reviews, and maintains Quality System Documents, Product Documents, and documents required for the Design History File (DHF).
- Develops and executes protocols, validation activities, equipment qualifications, and test methods with guidance, as required.
- Develops and maintains risk assessments, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and/or Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), with guidance as required.
- Participates in Internal and Supplier Quality System Audits and owns assigned audit-related actions through completion.
- Supports Design Transfer activities, equipment introductions, and manufacturing process improvements.
- Manages assigned continuous improvement initiatives, quality improvement projects, and associated action plans, and drives activities through completion.
- Maintains awareness of industry developments through training and quality-related professional development activities.
- Maintains compliance with established corporate safety standards, quality system requirements, operating procedures, and applicable site policies.
Other Duties as Assigned, Including but Not Limited To
- General quality control and quality assurance activities.
- Product and raw material testing and release.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay
$75,800 – $121,300 a year
Employer providedSalary Range Information
$75,800.00 - $121,300.00 USD Annual
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.
Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.
Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in 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.
Where you'll work
Carol Stream, ILOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Carol Stream, ILWorking conditions
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform routine office, laboratory, and manufacturing-related activities.
- Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers and communication devices.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials consistent with normal business operations.
- Ability to work in manufacturing and laboratory environments, as required.
- Ability to work in areas containing radioactive materials, as applicable.
- Work is performed in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
- Work may be performed in an open-cubicle office environment.
- Exposure to manufacturing and laboratory activities may be required.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas.
- Candidates must be able to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.
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.
Primary Work Location
USA IL - Carol Stream
From the posting
About 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.
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Disclaimer
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
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.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 23, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 22% above the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in Illinois22 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US177 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $75,800 | — | $121,300 |
| Illinois (middle half) | $84,000 | $99,000 | $99,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $59,000 | $81,000 | $93,500 |
This role: Becton Dickinson's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 23, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 927 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not BD's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 41 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Quality systems and risk11
- Documentation and SOPs8
- GMP and compliance7
- Lab testing and methods5
- Investigations and CAPA5
- Validation and qualification4
- Collaboration and leadership4
- Regulatory submissions1
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices
- European UnionEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
Company hiring pulse
BD on Regulatory Jobs
- 89
- Open roles
- 78
- Distinct roles
- 20
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality70 79%
- Regulatory17 19%
- Compliance & Safety2 2%
By level
- Senior & Principal44 49%
- Associate & Specialist27 30%
- Manager15 17%
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Quality Engineer I at BD
Open until filled. $76K–$121K a year, employer provided.