Head of Systems Engineering

Davita Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking a Head of Systems Engineering to oversee integrated systems for lab operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance. This senior role involves collaboration with various teams, project management, and a focus on continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing systems management.
• Hands-on experience in MES and ERP systems.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or PMP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize integrated systems for lab operations.
• Manage system-related projects including upgrades and new deployments.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to enhance workflows.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Lean principles

Industrial automation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

SQL-based platforms

Job description

Head of Systems Engineering

Job Locations

Work From Your Own Home

ID	2025-16467

Overview

The Head of Systems Engineering is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the integrated systems used in lab operations. This includes managing Lab information management systems (LIMS), material planning systems, process automation, and data analytics platforms. The role ensures that production systems operate efficiently, reliably, and in alignment with business objectives, quality standards, and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing systems, including MES, SCADA, PLC integrations, and ERP interfaces.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, IT, operations, and quality assurance to improve production workflows and systems.
• Monitor system performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize resource usage.
• Manage system-related projects including upgrades, migrations, or new deployments.Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance within all manufacturing systems.
• Develop training programs and documentation for system users and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies or software solutions to enhance manufacturing capability.Supervise and support a team of systems analysts or technicians as applicable.

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing systems management, with hands-on experience in MES and ERP systems
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and industrial automation.
• Proficiency with software such as SAP, Oracle, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar platforms.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or PMP.Familiarity with Industry 4.0 and smart factory technologies.
• Experience with data analytics tools like Power BI, Tableau, or SQL-based platforms
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles in industrial environments.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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