Graduate Engineer Trainee
GE HEALTHCARE · Posted Oct 15
Medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital health solutions provider
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About the role
The Graduate Engineer Trainee – Manufacturing Process Engineering (Continuous Improvement) supports manufacturing process engineering and quality improvement initiatives within GE HealthCare's CT manufacturing facility. The role provides hands-on exposure to Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, CAPA, non-conformance investigations, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and cross-functional collaboration to enhance manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational excellence. Working under experienced engineers, the trainee monitors customer and internal manufacturing rejections, tracks yields, and supports investigation and closure of quality issues from the production line and customer returns.
What you will do
- Support Manufacturing Process Engineers in executing continuous improvement projects across the manufacturing line.
- Monitor manufacturing defects, internal yields, and quality performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
- Assist in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis for manufacturing defects, non-conformances (NC), and customer quality issues under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, including documentation and follow-up actions.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and manufacturing standards.
- Support Validation and Verification (V&V) activities for manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Help prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials.
- Coordinate equipment calibration activities and maintain calibration records.
- Assist in incoming inspection planning and quality documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to support daily manufacturing operations.
- Participate in production line troubleshooting and support initiatives to improve equipment uptime and manufacturing efficiency.
- Follow Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and contribute to a safe working environment.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering, , or a related engineering discipline.
- Recent graduate or up to 1 year of relevant internship or industrial experience.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering fundamentals.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or quality concepts through academic projects or internships is preferred.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment on a 6-day work week.
Preferred qualifications
- Internship or academic project experience in manufacturing, production, or quality engineering.
- Exposure to Quality Management Systems (QMS), Lean, or Kaizen methodologies.
- Basic understanding of Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement tools.
- Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for reporting and documentation.
- Positive attitude with strong ownership and collaboration skills.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About GE HEALTHCARE
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator dedicated to providing integrated solutions, services, and data analytics. Spun off from General Electric, the company serves patients and healthcare providers globally through its advanced imaging, ultrasound, patient care solutions, and pharmaceutical diagnostics segments. It focuses on driving precision care, improving hospital efficiency, and advancing clinical outcomes worldwide.
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Company size
- 54000 employees
- Founded
- 2023
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Science and Technology Officer
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Global Chief AI Officer
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