Job Description Summary

Machine Safety Center of Excellence Leader is the enterprise owner of machine safety strategy, governance, and performance across all global manufacturing operations. This role provides leadership to ensure machinery is designed, installed, operated, and maintained in a manner that eliminates or minimizes risk of injury, while maintaining efficient, and compliant operations.
The Leader serves as the company’s subject matter expert on machine safety, setting global standards and expectations, guiding capital investments, and ensuring consistent application across the operations network. The role requires strong technical credibility, strategic leadership, and the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders in Operations, Engineering, EHS, Procurement, Legal, and Supply Chain.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

 

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. 

 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Enterprise Leadership & Strategy

• Establish and own the global machine safety vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with enterprise EHS and operational excellence objectives.

• Define and govern global machine safety expectations for all manufacturing operations, including legacy equipment, new installations, and emerging technologies.

• Serve as an escalation point for high-risk machine safety issues and risk acceptance decisions.

Standards, Policies & Governance

• Develop, approve, and maintain corporate standards related to:

  • Machine guarding and safeguarding

  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

  • Electrical, controls, and functional safety systems

• Ensure alignment with regulatory and consensus standards (OSHA, ANSI, ISO, IEC, NFPA) and regional legal requirements.

• Establish governance mechanisms to ensure consistent application and compliance across all sites and regions.

Risk Management & Injury Prevention

• Define the network approach to machine risk assessment and risk reduction, including methodologies, tools, and escalation thresholds.

• Ensure high‑risk machinery and processes are identified, assessed, and mitigated using robust engineering controls.

• Monitor machine-related incident trends, near misses, and precursor events; sponsor systemic corrective actions.

Capital Projects & Global Engineering Integration

• Embed machine safety requirements into:

  • Capital project design standards

  • Equipment purchase specifications

  • OEM and systems integrator contracts

• Provide leadership oversight and approval for machine safety aspects of:

  • Major capital investments

  • Automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing initiatives

  • Significant equipment modifications and line upgrades

• Influence equipment standardization and technology selection to reduce enterprise risk.

Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and develop global or regional machine safety resources.

• Define role-based competency requirements for engineers, maintenance teams, and operators.

• Sponsor global training programs to build and sustain machine safety capability.

Assurance, Audits & Performance Management

• Establish machine safety assurance programs, including audits, self-assessments, and maturity models.

• Review site performance, validate closure of high‑risk findings, and ensure sustainable risk reduction.

• Define and track enterprise KPIs related to machine safety, including leading indicators.

Executive & External Engagement

• Advise executive leadership on machine safety risks, investments, and performance.

• Support regulatory interactions, inspections, and legal matters related to machinery safety.

• Represent the company in external forums, industry groups, and standards committees as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or similar).
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Safety, or Business is preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, automation, or EHS.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing machine safety programs across multi-site or global operations.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and guiding enterprise-wide change initiatives.

Technical Expertise

• Deep expertise in machine safeguarding, automation, and controls.
• Advanced working knowledge of:
  • ISO 12100 (Machinery Risk Assessment)
  • ISO 13849 / IEC 62061 (Functional Safety)
  • ANSI B11 series
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (Subpart O, 1910.147)
  • Robotics standards (ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066)
• Proven experience validating and approving risk reduction measures for complex manufacturing systems.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• FSE – Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent
• CMSE® – Certified Machinery Safety Expert
• CSP or comparable professional credential

 

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role: 

• Annual Bonus

• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus

• Potential reimbursement of phone use

Health and Well-being Benefits 

• Medical coverage 

• Health Savings Accounts 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Dental coverage 

• Vision coverage 

• Hospital Care Insurance 

• Critical Illness Insurance 

• Accidental Injury Insurance 

• Life and AD&D insurance 

• Short-term disability coverage 

• Long-term disability insurance 

• Long-term care with life insurance 

Other Well-being Resources 

• Anxiety management program 

• Wellness incentives 

• Sleep improvement program 

• Diabetes management program 

• Virtual physical therapy 

• Emotional/mental health support programs 

• Weight management programs 

• Gastrointestinal health program 

• Substance use management program 

• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit 

Retirement and Financial Well-being 

• BD 401(k) Plan 

• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan 

• 529 College Savings Plan 

• Financial counseling 

• Baxter Credit Union (BCU) 

• Daily Pay 

• College financial aid and application guidance 

Life Balance Programs 

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves 

• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement 

• MetLife Legal Plan 

• Group auto and home insurance 

• Pet insurance 

• Commuter benefits 

• Discounts on products and services 

• Academic Achievement Scholarship 

• Service Recognition Awards 

• Employer matching donation 

• Workplace accommodations 

Other Life Balance Programs 

• Adoption assistance 

• Backup day care and eldercare 

• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers 

• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes 

Leave Programs 

• Bereavement leaves 

• Military leave 

• Personal leave 

• Family and Medical Leave (FML) 

• Jury and Witness Duty Leave 

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

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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Primary Work Location

USA SC - Sumter

Additional Locations

USA TX - El Paso - Plaza Circle, USA UT - Sandy

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