System Engineer
Every Life is Unique — So Are You. At Dräger, we don’t just make products — we protect, support, and save lives every single day.
Who we are
Every life is unique and so are you!
At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.
As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it‘s about the most important thing: it‘s about life.
About the role
Drive the overall strategic and operational development of Emergency Rescue Systems from concept to finished products, with a strong focus on market and customer needs. The role includes responsibility for the overall technical oversight and guidance with regards to relevant systems and product requirements covering mechnical, electronic and software aspects.
Be an Ambassador of System Engineering, Requirements Management and Evidence based Engineering approaches with Draeger Safety SRPS Blyth (Safety, Respiratory and Protection Systems) and help establish cross functional system thinking.
Definition of system level requirements and guiding/challenging the product requirements based on the market application needs.
Translation of requirements into technical system requirements.
Technical leadership and guidance of the system definition and implementation.
Alignment of System interfaces (internal & external).
Lead technical teams in the integration of different system components, ensuring they work together effectively.
Support major gate reviews (e.g, Product design reviews) and manage risk and opportunity processes.
Own and drive of “bug” tracking and countermeasure delivery.
Champion the “V Model” approach from a systems perspective and liaise with Product Qualification to close the loops of V&V.
Generation of architecture and model in line with MBSE principles
Close cooperation with Systems Engineering across all Draeger sites and business units
Shared responsibilities
All employees have a responsibility:
to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions
to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results
Reporting Relationships
Manager
Head of Programme SRPS
Size of team/environment
Part of the Project Management Office (PMO), working in a small team of System Engineers.
Role Requirements
Education/Qualifications
Degree in Engineering such as Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Mechatronics or similar.
Related Experience
Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering Desirable
Experience of leading a technical team is desirable
Experience of INCOSE System approach
Work in multidisciplinary /cross-functional teams
Working across sites /cultures
Experience of Requirements Management tools (i.e DOORS and JIRA)
Skills, Special Competencies
Requirements Management
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent Negotiation Skills
Strong ability to see “bigger picture”, system thinker
Adaptability and Flexibility
Time Management and Organisational skills
Strong teamworking and collaboration skills
Effective communication skills, pitching at the right level for any given audience
Dräger‘s Benefits
27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
Flexi scheme
Hybrid working available
Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Subsidised canteen
Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Cycle to Work
Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
Charity Giving scheme
We are open to flexible working and will consider a range of options, including adjustments to working hours, patterns, and location, depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific requirements, we encourage you to discuss them with us as part of the application process.
Dräger‘s dedication
At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.
We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
All are welcome to apply!.
- Department
- R&D
- Role
- Systems Engineer
- Locations
- Dräger Safety UK
About Dräger UK & Ireland
As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.