Senior Project Engineering Manager - Automation & Equipment

Siemens Healthineers AG; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 152,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off and sick leave

Parking/public transportation

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Sr. Manager, Project Engineering in Newark, NJ to lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians in automated diagnostic equipment projects.

You will direct design, development, installation, qualification, and optimization of manufacturing equipment in a fast‑paced cGMP environment. The role requires hands‑on leadership, cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Procurement, Finance and Legal, and a strong focus on delivering compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in a cGMP‑regulated manufacturing environment.
• Five+ years of demonstrated leadership experience, including direct team management or cross‑functional influence.
• PMP or recognized Agile project management certification is preferred.
• Working knowledge of project portfolio management and data analytics platforms, including Microsoft Project and Power BI.
• Experience with Mechanical and Electrical design software (NX, Teamcenter PLM, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Lean methodologies such as TPM, 5S, Lean 3P Design, and OEE Monitoring.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver the annual capital equipment plan.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership in mechanical and electrical process automation for diagnostic manufacturing equipment.
• Manage cross‑functional project portfolio with governance and resource alignment.
• Ensure Quality System compliance, design controls, validation, risk management, and change management.
• Define requirements with internal stakeholders and suppliers, delivering robust equipment solutions.
• Collaborate with Quality and Business Excellence to improve standards and templates.
• Guide sourcing strategy, contracting, and procurement processes with Finance and Legal.
• Represent the team in internal and external Quality audits and ensure audit readiness.
• Provide routine off‑hour support for mechanical equipment issues (approx. one week every 10–12 weeks).

Skills

Hands-on automation engineering

People management

Cross-functional leadership

Quality system knowledge

Capital procurement

Stakeholder collaboration

Industrial automation knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter PLM

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Sr. Manager, Project Engineering in Newark, NJ to lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians in automated diagnostic equipment projects.

You will direct design, development, installation, qualification, and optimization of manufacturing equipment in a fast‑paced cGMP environment. The role requires hands‑on leadership, cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Procurement, Finance and Legal, and a strong focus on delivering compliant,