Systems Engineering Manager

Job Description Summary

Managers of people from multiple families within the function. Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.
Join a global engineering team utilizing advanced design tools and techniques to develop state-of-the-art Computed Tomography systems. Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user’s needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.

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Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

• Systems Engineering manager leads Computed Tomography (CT) Systems Engineers as they develop systems that meet customer requirements for product quality, performance, cost, and speed to market. This role will partner closely with product management, software, hardware and other cross-functional and global teams.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Participate in strategic discussions related to the product and technology strategy as it relates to CT systems engineering in partnership with product management and other senior CT technical and business leadership
• Collaborate with global systems teams to drive ‘Design-For-Platform’ in system designs, consistent engineering processes, engineering efficiency and systems test automation. 
• Functional leadership of the team, including recruitment, Technical Career Development (TCD), coaching, training & experiences to ensure a high-performance work culture in the organization
• Manages a small to medium team of senior professionals as well as others. Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
• Integrate Quality Management System Processes with effective functional engineering practices (e.g.: Six Sigma, Lean, Technical Design Review Rigor, System modelling, design standards & tools) for improved product quality and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems, products and processes to enable execution of the technology strategy, optimizing team’s participation in all phases of product development
• Resource assignment and prioritization including headcount and budget management
• Supporting existing products with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service and Supplier Quality Engineering
• Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• Leading change through creative solutions to unstructured product and system design issues. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering or Physics

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 15+ years' experience in engineering with emphasis on new product development  
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years of direct people leadership responsibility.
• Prior experience directly managing Systems Engineering or prior experience leading systems engineering projects.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated supplier and manufacturing interface skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing skills and ability to gain buy-in for initiatives.
• Strong analytical and strong problem-solving skills -communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions, anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve, creates actionable strategies and operational plans.
• Change oriented – actively generates process improvements, champions and drives change initiatives, confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly.

Desired Characteristics:

• Customer facing or product quality work experience.
• Master's or PhD in Engineering or Physics.
• Proven LEAN skills.
• Demonstrated success at leading large teams by creating a sense of purpose, vision and mission, measured by low attrition, high engagement and positive team culture.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes.

Inclusion and Diversity:

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviours: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration, and support.

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