Job Summary: The R&D Senior Engineer II will be a key contributor on a R&D team, the individual in this position will have a complete understanding of a wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts. He/She provides solutions that are imaginative, thorough and practical to a wide range of complex problems. Job Responsibilities: • Works under general direction. • Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. • Contributes to a project of considerable significance or leads smaller scope projects. • Supports material/design/process changes to the product line through design control process, with well documented research/analyses. Demonstrates accountability for successful and timely completion of designated tasks. • Develops technical solutions to complex problems using sound engineering principles, utilizing experimental, computational and analytical methods. • Designs and develops in vivo and in vitro models to evaluate product features and improvements. • Applies innovative & logical risk based approach to product development challenges with the capacity for original thinking. Develops robust test methods, design test fixtures and execute measurement system analysis. • Ensures compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training and education of sound quality assurance principles. • Plans, executes and analyzes design of experiments (DOE). • Writes implements and leads bench studies, tolerance stack up analysis, design verification, validation, vendor interactions, materials specifications and component specifications. • Performs data analysis using statistical tools, regression analyses and develop transfer functions. • Collects, records, reports, interprets and analyzes data, presents results to peers and business leadership. • Provides advanced engineering skills and product evaluation support to the platform toward building business cases for new opportunities. Education and Experience: • Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline. • B.S.: 6+ years of experience in technical area. • M.S.: 4+ years of experience in technical area. • Ph.D.: 3+ years of experience in technical area. Knowledge and Skills: • Sound knowledge of engineering first principles. • Strong technical judgment and technical leadership skills. • R&D functional planning, requirement generation and technical (DFSS/Design/Cross functional) reviews for all product development phases. • Strong project management, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines. • Proficient in solid modeling (Pro/E, SolidWorks or equivalent). • Ability to communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge effectively and clearly to other individuals and teams. • Experience in directing associates and leading small cross-functional groups is required. • Proficient in Microsoft Project. • Disciplined phase-gate product development processes and project planning. • Proficiency with fixture design including basic machining considerations and developing test methods. • Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA). • Knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC) practices, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies. • Product development considerations for tightly controlled high-volume manufacturing process. • Strong creative, analytical and problem solving skills required. • Good written and verbal communication skills.