Job Title Senior Engineering Manager - MR Coils, R&D
Job Description
Senior Engineering Manager - MR Coils, R&D
The Senior Engineering Manager is part of Global MR R&D organization, specific to MR Coils R&D sub-organization that delivers impact to MR business. The role manages highly qualified RF, Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, Designers and Architects along with complex projects that enables Philips to position them as leader in MR Coils, also improve profitability. The primary function within this role is to build and transform the MR Coils R&D organization to deliver future needs of customers.
Your role:
- Drive and deliver end-to-end MR RF Coil development from concept, design, and validation through manufacturing transfer and post-market support.
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary RF coil engineering team, including mechanical, electrical, and RF disciplines.
- Develop the technical roadmap and innovation pipeline for MR coils, aligned with system-level requirements and future product platforms.
- Provide technical leadership in RF architecture, system integration, and supplier transitions to ensure performance, safety, and compliance.
- Create and scale a Center of Excellence in RF / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronics engineering including architects, leads, engineers, and technicians.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Systems, Verification, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Service, Clinical, and Marketing teams.
- Lead supplier transfer and risk mitigation projects to ensure supply continuity and develop alternate sources for high-risk components.
- Ensure products meet regulatory standards (e.g., IEC, FDA, UL, CE), internal QMS processes, and country-specific compliance requirements.
- Support BOM cost reduction and productivity through design optimization and alternate sourcing strategies.
- Define subsystem architecture under platform and legacy constraints; advise system architects on hardware/software boundaries and make-or-buy decisions.
- Drive project planning activities including effort estimation, WBS, RACI definition, resource allocation, and timeline tracking.
- Guide technical reviews, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, RMM, and ensure robust risk mitigation and design quality.
- Support customer escalations and field/service issues through effective root cause analysis and resolution.
- Maintain product reliability and serviceability standards throughout the lifecycle.
- Ensure consistent application of departmental processes, regulatory policies, and Philips corporate governance.
- Lead all functional management responsibilities, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and competency development.
- Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration across the engineering organization.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, product quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance.
- Proactively assess and manage technical and project risks, define mitigation plans, and drive projects to closure.
- Stay current with industry standards and participate in their development or adoption where applicable
Youre the right fit if:
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of experience in end-to-end product design, development, and lifecycle management, including sustaining engineering.
- Proven experience of leading people to deliver high performance with consistency
- Proven experience in RF coil design and development; experience in the medical device or imaging domain is a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage complex product lifecycles.
- Strong knowledge of RF principles, MR systems, system-level integration, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, ADS, Ansys), CAD tools (e.g., Altium, SolidWorks), and test equipment (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, etc.).
- Solid understanding of global regulatory standards, including IEC 60601, IEC 61010, FDA, CE, and QMS frameworks.
- Successful track record in supplier transitions, BOM cost optimization, and design-for-manufacturing practices.
- Hands-on experience with Engineering Change Management (ECM) and Design Transfer processes.
- Practical experience with system testing, test automation, and test fixture design.
- Exposure to supply base/industrial transfer projects and managing supplier relationships.
- Experience working in a matrixed, global organizational environment.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- High level of customer focus with a passion for quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Solid grasp of technical problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis.
- Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and Lean/efficiency-driven work ethics.
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company s main facilities, generally at the customers or suppliers locations.
This role is an office-based role.
If you re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here .
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