Systems Engineering Lead

Systems Engineering Lead – Actalent

We are seeking a Systems Engineering Leader with a focus on design to facilitate the transition from an old Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tool to a new one. This role involves collaborating with global product teams to assist with the migration, introducing new features, designs, and standardized processes. The position plays a central role in reviewing processes, gathering feedback, and implementing best practices in change management.

• Lead the definition of incremental features for the new Systems Engineering Application Lifecycle Management tool.
• Gather stakeholder inputs and best practice implementations from key product teams.
• Define and propose a draft 'standard work' including process definitions, training packages, and tool configurations.
• Communicate new standard processes to the user community and triage feedback for improvements.
• Submit formal change requests and oversee their deployment.
• Create summaries explaining when to enforce standard work versus accepting tailored local practices.
• Develop and deploy training materials, monitor user requests, and iterate development steps as needed.
• Collaborate with design leads to identify feature clusters and explain their implementations.
• Work with design teams to understand country‑specific requirements impacting the program and tool.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in systems engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience working with ALM tools.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product development and design engineering.
• Strong ability to work within a cross‑functional, global project team.
• Familiarity with industry design, regulatory, and safety standards.

• Master of Science Degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Over 10 years of work experience in the design and product development of medical devices.
• Knowledge of medical device regulatory and safety standards, including ISO, FDA, and IEC
  60601 series.
• Experience leveraging external organizations and university resources.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex technical information.
• Experience in influencing and teaching technical subject matter related to Systems Engineering.

The position is onsite in Waukesha, WI, providing a collaborative environment with access to advanced technologies and resources.

Contract position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay range: $65.00 – $100.00/hr benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off / leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market.

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to actalentaccom