Lead Process Engineer

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Job Description

GE Healthcare is committed to designing imaging devices that guide surgeons in making critical, life-changing decisions. With our Active imaging platforms, procedure-based transducer portfolio, and software packages created for the end-user, we provide the solution to visualize anatomy and pathology, guide interventions, and navigate inside the human body. Our mission is to change the standard of care in surgical interventions with our real-time visual guidance devices, giving surgeons the tools needed to immediately make critical decisions. With our real-time visualization and guidance platform, BK Medical is our new Surgical Visualization and Guidance, empowering surgeons when it matters most: during the procedure. This role involves validating or proving the feasibility of concepts using scientific and engineering methodologies. The primary objective is to demonstrate the performance and implementation potential of a concept through tests or analyses. The individual is accountable for the quality of their own work and operates under direct supervision with prescribed work instructions and systems checking. Tasks are executed within a well-defined operational framework, following a step-by-step sequence of standard operational tasks to achieve the desired results.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understand, monitor and improve manufacturing process capabilities
• Leverage data acquisition, management and processing systems to focus improvement efforts to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Help to advance companies effort to incorporate contemporary manufacturing technologies
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through the use of automation where appropriate
• Formally document new part designs, fixture designs and manufacturing procedures according to internal and external requirements
• Respond when needed to manufacturing emergencies to quickly identify and remediate issues
• Work with design teams, quality assurance, planning, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers to understand cause and implement solutions
• Formal and timely communication to the management team on project status
• Create, edit and approve engineering changes, work instructions, deviations, and other documentation as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in an Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical Engineering Preferred)
• 3+ years, but ideally 5 years' practical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be competent using Solidworks or equivalent design software
• Statistically sound data analysis abilities to describe, diagnose, predict outcomes and prescribe solutions
• Demonstratable success developing task specific applications including the ability to document user level instruction and train operators to achieve proficiency
• Demonstrable use of a structured approach when analyzing and evaluating alternatives to manufacturing issues.

Desired Characteristics

• Must be able to communicate and interact successfully with all levels of the organization.
• Must have the ability to generate written communication that is clear and concise, to lead a discussion among colleagues as well as provide formal presentations to management.
• Must be able to work independently/self-motivated. Experience with and knowledge of process automation including robotics and coordinate systems
• A proven track record working with cross-functional development teams.

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes