Sustaining Domain Leader - Dynamic Field Subsystem (DFS), MR Development

In this role, you provide end-to-end leadership of sustaining activities for the Dynamic Field Subsystem within MR Development. You manage incoming requests, oversee solution delivery, and lead a multidisciplinary international team to ensure product quality, continuity of supply, and lifecycle performance of MRI system components.

Your role:

• Lead the full sustaining process for all DFS-owned components, from intake to solution delivery and quality review
• Evaluate and triage incoming requests (e.g., customer complaints, quality issues, reliability improvements) and define the appropriate R&D response
• Manage the request-for-solutions funnel, including prioritization, resource allocation, and competency planning
• Oversee execution of accepted requests: task assignment, progress tracking, and quality control
• Act as first-line R&D contact for critical issues, including urgent logistical challenges such as end-of-life notifications
• Lead and maintain governance structures (e.g., business programming board, RFS update meetings)
• Ensure knowledge management and continuous improvement of sustaining processes
• Coordinate crisis responses to safeguard supply chain continuity and production
• Lead a diverse team (internal and external engineers) across disciplines (electrical, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, service)
• Collaborate with suppliers, Operations, and Customer Support on design, manufacturability, quality, and installed base issues

• You hold a BSc or MSc in Engineering, Technical Physics, or Biomedics
• You have ~4+ years of experience with MRI hardware
• You bring ~4+ years of project management experience
• You have a CAPM-level understanding of PMBoK and are familiar with PRINCE2 and/or Agile methodologies
• You have knowledge of design methodologies such as DFSS
• You are experienced with design controls, document control systems, and relevant standards (FDA, IEC)
• You are proficient in tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps and PTC Windchill
• You communicate fluently in English at a technical/academic level (C1)
• You demonstrate strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• You work independently, act proactively, and maintain a strong quality mindset with a focus on patient safety
• You thrive in a multidisciplinary, international, and fast-paced environment

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