Overview
Position Summary
Functional management position responsible for engineering activities an entire Functional Group The position involves management and development of a staff of technical professionals, ensuring projects are staffed adequately and in alignment with corporate objectives. Additional requirements include the ability to drive business results and capability to act as an ambassador of the Werfen culture and values. Will interface and coordinate work activities with Project Management, and other departments such as Software, Analytical, Quality, Service and Marketing.
Responsibilities
Skill Level and Background:
System Experience (Platform Integration/Architecture):
1. Must have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or closely related field. Advanced degree is preferred
2. Must have a proven track record in a management or leadership role with a demonstrated record managing and/or developing systems engineering team capability. (10-15 years experience) (team of 10+ ppl strongly desired)
3. Must have strong project-engineering or project-management acumen with deep understanding of traditional waterfall and Agile methodologies. PMP/PMI certifications are a plus. (e.g. resource allocation and workload balancing, work-breakdown structure (WBS), PI planning)
4. Strong Project Management skills & Cross-Functional Leadership Must be a dynamic people leader focused on engagement, empowerment, and results. Player-coach profile desired.
5. Must have experience leading hardware, software, and systems engineering functions as an architect is a must. Instrumentation and measurement equipment background is preferred.
6. Should have experience working alongside reagent development teams.
7. Should act as a functional champion of system engineering discipline across HWE. INCOSE membership a plus.
8. A demonstrated ability in the application of system-level approach to trouble-shooting and root-cause determination. Experience utilizing root-case determination methods (e.g. Ishikawa, 5-Why, Fishbone, etc.) desired.
9. Experience developing and executing comprehensive system strategies for system integration, verification, and validation according to standard operating procedures and design controls.
10. Proven track record in prototyping, rapid iteration, and early-stage product development
11. Understands compliance concepts and testing requirements (IEC ) for Noise/EMI/EMC mitigation.
12. Familiarity with Design Control & Risk Management according to international standards (ISO-, ISO-) desired.
13. Familiarity with Human Factors & Usability Engineering
Leadership:
14. Technical authority that helps guide the decision-making process for Coagulation programs
15. Credible leader who can influence with strong organizational and prioritization skills with a results-oriented mindset
16. Leads the definition of the instrument integration strategy driving alignment across cross-functional teams in R&D
17. Leads the development of System Level Architecture
18. Manages a team responsible for planning and execution of the integration strategy together with Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Coag Analytical, and Reagent Development
19. Partner with the Project Manager to define the Integration Schedule and resources (FTE, Instruments, Tools)
20. Drives diverse technical team to find alternative solutions to manage through development and integration roadblocks
21. Supports subsystem teams in managing complexity, interdependencies, modularity
22. Leads the technical decision-making process to drive consensus amongst the core team for go, no-go, or redirect decisions in all phases of the project (concept, feasibility, development)
23. Mentors junior engineers, and are available and engaged with the entire program team
Must Have:
24. People Management (team greater than 10 people)
25. Class II or III Medical device experience under IEC, FDA
26. Proven ability to effectively manage a team (Internal and External)
27. Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively and frequently
28. Direct knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards in medical device industry
29. Strong project and people management skills
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required
30. Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science, or related Field.
31. ExperienceEight to ten years of product development experience, depending on degreeSix years of experience in Functional ManagementFor internal candidate promotion: Demonstrated proficiency in meeting all competencies of current level and acceptable performance history may be used in lieu of experiencein vitro medical experience highly desirable
32. Additional skills/ KnowledgeLanguage" Proficiency in English language required
Skills & Capabilities
The ideal candidates for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:
33. Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
34. Technical capability and confidence
35. Accountability, Decision Making, Influence, Communication
36. Coaching & Mentoring
Travel Requirements
Up to 10% of time
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact for assistance.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7, employees around the world comprise our Werfen