Head of Engineering Services at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. in Norwood, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere.




At Siemens Healthineers, We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting? Then come and join our global team as
Head of Engineering Services
to
provide strategic and technical engineering leadership to support R&D teams in complex, diverse product development and engineering projects in the IVD space.




Our global team
: We are a team of more than 68,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare to help improve people's lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.




Our culture
: We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, to improve people's lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/careers . (
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This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career. As a
Head of Engineering Services,
you will be responsible for :

• Leading and managing a team of Reliability engineering, Standards Compliance , engineering professionals supporting projects ranging from new product development to sustaining engineering.
• E stablishing and managing Reliability engineering, Standards Compliance, EMC processes, Wifi and Bluetooth certification procedures, and practices.
• Leading efforts to ensure implementation and adherence to international standards relevant to IVD devices.
• Interpreting and communicating regulatory requirements and standards to cross-functional teams to ensure compliance in product development, manufacturing, and post-market activities.
• Leading the integration of code compliance practices within R&D working with cross functional teams such as engineering, quality, regulatory, software, program management, marketing to ensure that the R&D activities adhere to relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Managing and guiding the Reliability engineering team in developing reliability requirements, develop and implement reliability test plans, design test methods, fixtures, conducting reliability testing, analyze results and generate reports for IVD medical devices.
• Serving as the subject matter expert, technical representative and providing support to project teams as required in assigned areas of responsibilities.
• Driving a culture of high-performance teams in the department through strategic initiatives (functional competencies, performance management, talent management, process improvements).
• Supporting established relationships with key third party engineering service firms, and professional organizations.

This position may suit you best if you are familiar with
what is below, and would like to do develop your career with Healthineers

• Experience in functional management of reliability engineering, code compliance, standards compliance, engineering team members who are engaged in product development on projects from initial concept, through development and verification / validation testing, and into Manufacturing.
• Ability to balance multiple programs and projects to provide optimum service to the business.
• Demonstrated proficiency in driving continuous improvement for performance, quality, time and cost, strong planning, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound data driven business decisions; understand, track, drill down and question activities and issues.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and influencing skills and have a demonstrated ability to lead global, technical teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including conflict resolution, assertiveness, and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of international regulatory frameworks, technical standards, and quality management systems.
• Experience managing and working with external partners and engineering firms.

Required skills to have for the success of this role

• Bachelor's degree (Advanced degree preferred) in Mechanical /Electrical /Biomedical /Systems /Reliability Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing technical R&D teams in the medical device or healthcare industry.
• Expert knowledge of RoHS, REACH, EMC, standards compliance, WIFI and Bluetooth certifications for medical devices.
• Expert knowledge of global medical device regulations and standards, such as ISO 14971:2019, IEC 60601 and IEC 61000 Series, 21 CFR Parts 803 and 820, ISO13485, IEC 62304, IEC 62366, and European Medical Device Regulations (MDR).
• Experience in Design for Reliability (DFR), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action (FRACAS).
• Experience in Reliability and statistical analysis software like Reliasoft/PTC Windchill/Minitab is preferred.
• Reliability engineering and/or applicable Standards Compliance certifications, trainings is a plus.
• Willing to travel up to 10%

At Siemens Healthineers, we value those who dedicate their energy and passion to a greater cause. Our people make us unique as an employer in the med-tech industry. What unites and motivates our global team is the inspiration of our common purpose: To innovate for healthcare, building on our remarkable legacy of pioneering ideas that translate into even better healthcare products and services. We recognize that taking ownership of our work allows both us and the company to grow. We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment and the space to move beyond your comfort zone to grow both personally and professionally.



If you want to join us in transforming the way healthcare is delivered, visit our career site at https://jobs.siemens-healthineers.com/careers


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