Systems Engineering Manager

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Are you an experienced engineering leader with deep expertise in electrical systems, industrial automation, and GMP environments? We’re seeking a Systems Engineering Manager – Automation, Electrical & Compliance to serve as the site’s technical authority and drive excellence across electrical engineering, controls, compliance, and energy management.

This is a high‑impact role responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of all electrical and automation systems that support GMP manufacturing operations. You will champion engineering governance, lead technical investigations, guide a skilled team, and influence strategy across the site.

About the Role

As the Systems Engineering Manager, you will:

Site Electrical Engineering Authority

• Act as the designated Site Electrical Engineering Authority.

• Provide governance across all LV electrical systems, MCCs, VSDs, and electrical distribution.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and codes.

• Oversee electrical risk assessments, arc flash studies, protection coordination, LOTO, and hazardous area compliance.

• Approve all electrical designs and modifications.

• Maintain statutory inspections, certifications, and documentation.

• Promote a culture of zero harm and strong electrical safety practices.

Automation & Control Systems Leadership

• Own the site’s PLC, SCADA, HMI, and control system architecture.

• Ensure control systems align with GMP and manufacturing requirements.

• Lead governance of change control, software versioning, cybersecurity, and backup/disaster recovery processes.

• Drive system reliability improvements and reduce unplanned downtime.

• Provide technical leadership for investigations and root cause analysis.

Regulatory & GMP Compliance

• Ensure engineering systems fully support GMP manufacturing standards.

• Maintain audit readiness across all electrical and automation systems.

• Support IQ/OQ validation activities.

• Ensure all engineering drawings, SOPs, and documentation are accurate and controlled.

Asset Management & Maintenance Governance

• Ensure integrity of electrical CMMS data.

• Oversee preventive maintenance strategies and statutory inspection programs.

• Manage engineering compliance KPIs and reporting.

Change Management

• Govern engineering change control, including critical work orders.

• Ensure all designs, risk assessments, and contractor work comply with site standards.

Minor Capital Projects – Electrical & Controls

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of minor capital projects.

• Define scope, manage budgets, oversee contractors, and control timelines.

• Manage installation, commissioning, and handover.

• Ensure all project activities meet GMP, validation, and safety requirements.

Site Energy Management

• Lead optimisation of site energy systems (electricity, steam, compressed air, chilled water, purified water, etc.).

• Develop and deliver energy strategies aligned with sustainability and decarbonisation goals.

• Analyse energy performance and drive efficiency initiatives.

• Support capital planning for energy‑efficient technologies.

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Lead and develop a team of electrical and automation engineers.

• Partner with Maintenance, Production, Quality, and EHS.

• Provide technical leadership during audits, deviations, and investigations.

• Foster a culture of compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement.;

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering or equivalent.

• Chartered or working toward professional accreditation (desirable).

• 10+ years’ experience in GMP and industrial manufacturing.

• Technical authority & governance

• Regulatory compliance leadership

• Risk management and safety leadership

• Structured problem solving

• Project delivery discipline

• Stakeholder influence

• Continuous improvement mindset

Experience :

• Site electrical engineer or electrical authority

• Automation/controls engineering lead

• Experience in aseptic, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or other regulated environments.

• Understanding and knowledge of GMP principles

• Knowledge of steam systems in power generation, water treatment and distillation processes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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