Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description Summary

Detector Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to bring significant impact to the GEHC Imaging modalities. Outstanding candidates thrive in our dynamic environment of new product introductions (NPI), productivity projects (VCP), and field/factory quality initiatives (IB).

Join an innovative cross-functional program team of professionals that will deliver the next generation Photon-Counting CT detector technology to our patients and customers. We use rigorous principles in mechanical design, simulation, and reliability to ensure safe, manufacturable, serviceable products that lead the market in image quality and customer value.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Engage in all phases of new product development; concept development/selection, documentation, design, prototype, test, verification, supplier interaction, manufacturing introduction, and service support
• Work independently and possess a level of functional expertise necessary to influence and execute the technical and project lifecycle for a sub-system or module.
• Lead design & technical inputs for the program/project and translate system requirements and patient/customer needs into quality technical solutions.
• Work from product specifications and requirements to develop component and assembly geometry, specify materials, and establish acceptable performance standards
• Use CAD software (CREO) to produce design artifacts; 3D models, 2D detailed drawings.
• Use simulation software (ANSYS) for FEA, CFD, Suspended Mass to produce thermal/structural models/simulations and analyses
• Generate high-quality, accurate Bills of Materials and component/assembly specifications
• Prepare and present detailed design review packages demonstrating key performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability goals are met and align with internal and external customer expectations
• Select proper and cost-effective manufacturing techniques; casting, thermoforming, injection molding, welding, machining, sheet-metal fab, additive-manufacturing, electrical cables, adhesives, bolted-joint design
• Direct the construction and testing of prototype and pilot products; conduct testing and analyze results
• Maintain a high degree of understanding of Imaging Detector technologies, manufacturing, and the skills to lead development and change management.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years experience in mechanical design or project engineering
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing creation and GD&T review
• Knowledge of testing and verification of mechanical structures, mechanisms, cables, and tooling design
• Understanding of material properties, manufacturing processes, and final product assembly
• Experience managing shared documentation in PDM/MWS system
• Compliance experience in a quality management system, preferably Design Controls for Medical Devices
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and complete projects

Desired Characteristics

• Master's degree in a technology field
• Knowledge of industry and/or academic practices and standards related to thermal and/or structural analysis, finite element analysis, and/or structural verification testing.
• Expertise in design, analysis and simulation (ANSYS)
• Demonstrated project leadership and influencing skills
• Experience in working in regulated industry under quality management system, preferably medical industry
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Ability to meet aggressive reliability, performance, cost, serviceability, and delivery targets

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Additional Information

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: No