Lead Product and Manufacturing Engineer - FASTlab Consumables Engineer
General Electric
Job Description Summary
This is an exciting and varied role within a dynamic multi-country team working with PET (Positron Emission Tomography) products, such as FASTlab cassettes. In this role, you will be providing manufacturing engineering leadership on the FASTlab cassette and will be part of a high energy Supply Chain Team working together with suppliers and contract manufacturers (CMOs) to deliver a range of critical healthcare products to our customers around the globe. The successful candidate will need to be proactive, open minded, flexible, self-driven with a proven track record of problem-solving and strong teamwork.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Ownership of engineering design for consumables used in the manufacturing of PET products on FASTlab
Leads manufacturing engineering efforts to improve quality and functionality of GE HealthCare FASTlab cassette products
Oversees the production processes, ensuring high-quality standards and regulatory compliance
Develops and implements manufacturing strategies to optimize production efficiency and reduce costs
Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including R&D, QA, and supply chain, to ensure seamless production operations
Evaluates, generates and translates ideas into achievable projects leading to productivity and simplification gains
Leads troubleshooting and problem-solving activities to resolve manufacturing issues, implementing corrective actions as needed
Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Strong experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on plastics and injection moulding within a medical device or pharmaceutical company
Strong problem-solving skills and experience in product optimization
Driver – is proactive, makes things happen and can ensure that supporting documentation is in place to support justifications
Recognized as a problem solver and a source of practical and theoretical knowledge
Project and process engineering experties
Proven track record of leading manufacturing projects and teams
Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and regulatory standards
A high degree of autonomy is necessary, as the role might be geographically separated from the hiring manager and other team members
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in working in 3D CAD environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Business travel to manufacturing sites to support production and support manufacturing is an essential element of this role. Whilst requirement to travel can vary, the travel would not be expected to exceed 30% overall.
Desirable Characteristics
Experience working with chemistry processes
Experience working within molecular imaging or nuclear medicine fields
Experience with GE HealthCare FASTlab or similar cassette-based production systems is a plus
Experience with CREO CAD
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.
Behaviors
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.
Total Rewards
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.
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Additional Information
Compensation Grade
LPB1
Relocation Assistance Provided: No