Design Engineer - Mechanical
GE HEALTHCARE · Posted Oct 23
Medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital health solutions provider
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About the role
GE HealthCare is a global medical technology and digital solutions company. The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems that support new product development and the installed product base. The role works across the product development lifecycle with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable solutions meeting quality, regulatory, cost, and performance objectives.
What you will do
- Design, develop, validate, and support mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems for new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives.
- Apply sound mechanical engineering principles, design standards, and best practices to deliver robust, reliable, and compliant engineering solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Service to develop effective technical solutions.
- Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, detailed design, prototyping, verification, validation, manufacturing transfer, and post-launch support.
- Perform engineering analyses, design calculations, tolerance stack-up analysis, and technical evaluations to support design decisions.
- Develop and review engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation in accordance with established engineering standards.
- Plan and execute component and subsystem Verification & Validation (V&V) activities to demonstrate product performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
- Support supplier development, component qualification, manufacturing readiness, and engineering change activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturability, reliability, cost, and design standardization.
- Follow established engineering processes, quality systems, and documentation practices while delivering assigned work on schedule.
- Participate in technical reviews, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Continuously expand technical knowledge through mentoring, training, and collaboration with engineering peers.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or Tool Design is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, and New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Experience designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies from concept through production.
- Hands-on experience with prototype development, testing, design verification, and design iteration.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support component development, qualification, and manufacturing readiness.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including engineering mechanics, strength of materials, GD&T, tolerance analysis, hand calculations and engineering calculations.
- Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation in accordance with engineering standards.
- Experience planning and executing Verification & Validation (V&V) activities.
- Familiarity with structured product development processes, engineering change management, design reviews, and root cause analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to independently execute mechanical design activities with strong attention to quality and detail.
- Experience leading technical tasks or coordinating design activities across cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost optimization principles.
- Experience supporting global engineering programs and collaborating with geographically distributed teams.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and technical communication skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Benefits and support
- Relocation assistance
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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