
Lead Systems Engineer
- Newark, DE
- $114,800-179,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Medical device development and compliance, including FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and design controls.
- Engineering principles and methodologies across disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software).
- Clinical and technical workflows, particularly in radiology and medical imaging.
- Design History File (DHF) assessment and remediation for regulatory compliance.
- Risk management standards (e.g., ISO 14971) and post-market surveillance processes (e.g., CAPA).
- Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects and inspire teams.
- Technical Expertise: Advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, and technical decision-making skills.
- Communication: Exceptional storytelling, written, and verbal skills tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across matrixed organizations.
- Innovation: A visionary mindset with the creativity to develop and sustain cutting-edge medical technologies.
- Tools Proficiency: Familiarity with engineering design tools, documentation systems, and quality frameworks.
- Proactive Leadership: Takes initiative to drive innovation and maintain product excellence.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while effectively managing competing priorities.
- Collaboration: Builds trust and fosters teamwork across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement: Committed to personal growth and fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
- Results-Oriented: Focused on delivering measurable outcomes that align with organizational goals.
- 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or related fields, preferably in the medical device industry.
- A Master's degree (6+ years of experience) or Ph.D. (3+ years of experience) in a technical field.
- Extensive hands-on experience with design, development, and sustainment of medical devices.
- A proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders across disciplines.
- Expertise in risk management, CAPA processes, and post-market surveillance.