Senior Manufacturing Process Engineering & Optimization Leader

Senior Manufacturing Process Engineering & Optimization Leader

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Process Engineering & Optimization Leader will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced manufacturing and testing equipment used in the production of medical imaging systems at GE HealthCare. This role focuses on understanding product design, manufacturing processes, and testing requirements and translating them into effective equipment designs and manufacturing solutions.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understand product design, manufacturing processes, and testing requirements for medical imaging equipment and translate them into manufacturing equipment specifications and technical solutions.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing, processing, and testing equipment to support new and existing medical imaging products.
• Collaborate with external equipment vendors and technology partners to develop customized manufacturing equipment that meets defined technical, operational, quality, and safety requirements.
• Work closely with Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Testing, and Operations teams to ensure equipment solutions align with product and production requirements.
• Evaluate equipment designs, technical proposals, and vendor capabilities to identify suitable manufacturing technologies and solutions.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and production readiness to ensure successful integration into manufacturing lines.
• Identify opportunities to introduce advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and innovative processing and testing solutions.
• Stay current with developments in manufacturing equipment, production technologies, and industrial automation, applying relevant advancements to improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing equipment performance, process reliability, productivity, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and manufacturing process issues, working with internal teams and vendors to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support new product introduction activities by ensuring manufacturing equipment and testing capabilities are available and aligned with production requirements.
• Contribute to the development and modernization of manufacturing lines, focusing on efficiency, scalability, quality, and operational safety.
• Ensure equipment development and implementation activities comply with applicable quality, regulatory, and environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, process engineering, or manufacturing technology development.
• Demonstrated experience translating product design and manufacturing requirements into equipment specifications and practical engineering solutions.
• Experience working with equipment manufacturers, vendors, or external technology partners on equipment design, development, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and testing methodologies.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, or production implementation.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate equipment designs, identify technical challenges, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in medical imaging equipment, medical device manufacturing, or other complex electromechanical product manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing or implementing customized manufacturing and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and equipment integration.
• Experience supporting new manufacturing line setup, equipment modernization, or manufacturing technology introduction.
• Familiarity with equipment qualification, process validation, and manufacturing quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience evaluating emerging manufacturing technologies and translating them into practical production applications.
• Ability to manage multiple equipment development initiatives and coordinate effectively with external vendors.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability, manufacturing productivity, and production scalability.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

Disclaimer: GE HealthCare will never ask for payment to process documents, refer you to a third party to process applications or visas, or ask you to pay costs. Never send money to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with GE HealthCare.

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Experience Level

Senior Level