Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering

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At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

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Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your Role at Baxter

As Senior Systems Engineering Manager, participate on the technical team in the application of standard system engineering principles, methods, and techniques (Requirements Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management) to resolve difficult problems, from conception to final design.  Plans and leads project assignments in the evaluation, selection and adaptation of various engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria with minimal guidance.

What You'll be doing

Create and drive Systems Engineering vision that aligns with the Medication Delivery, Infusion System and Applications organization's vision and strategic plan. Utilizes solid understanding of engineering theory and best-practice in a variety of disciplines to manage complex projects or programs within boundaries of quality, time and budget. Provides direction to Technical leaders that are accountable for complex designs.  Exhibits creativity and innovation in completing divisional and cross-functional/business unit goals and objectives.

Specific responsibilities include:  

• Lead Infusion System Platform development and life cycle management activities.
• Led a team of 16–18 Systems Engineers with diverse levels of expertise.
• Drive Connectivity requirements development for electro-mechanical devices and software applications across portfolio of products and ensuring appropriate cyber security risks are mitigated.
• Functional management of Lead System Designers, Product Design Owners, System Engineering staff, System Engineering process, and Systems Engineering work products.
• Ensure compliance to the product development process and Quality System requirements.
• Manage external partnerships, contractors and 3rd party service providers.
• Guide, mentor, and provide direction to System Engineers.
• Collaborate with other system engineering teams within the organization to establish best practices.
• Develop strategic resource plans and budgets for global engineering resources/labs.
• Direct technical leaders on multiple programs who are responsible for the following:  
• Development of Design Requirements and Risk Management strategy.
• Translating user needs into system requirements, leveraging cross functional partners.
• Leading engineering resources (Electrical, Mechanical, and Software) in the decomposition of system requirements to derived requirements.
• Defining test strategies to allow the development of systems verification plans using requirement tracing methods.
• Leading risk analysis activities from the capture of inherent hazards through mitigation, including quantitative residual risk calculation in support of the Safety Assurance Case.
• Implementing configuration and change management through the complete product life-cycle, including design, development, and sustaining phases.
• Interfacing with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Service, Product Surveillance, Supply Chain, and Customer Training staff through the design transfer process.

What you'll bring

• BS in relevant engineering disciplines, MS preferred.
• 12 years of experience.
• Must be well versed in areas of System Engineering around complex therapy systems comprising electro-mechanical systems/sub-systems, as well as disposables.
• Requires strong organization and communication skills, with the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical personnel. 
• Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives and cost implications.  
• Experience with requirements management, design control requirements (CFR 820.30, ISO 13485), and risk management (ISO 14971). 
• Experience in application of DFSS, DMAIC and CMII techniques/principles are plusses. 
• Proven track record of management/leadership effectiveness.

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