Senior Engineer - Mechanical Design

Job description

# **Job Description Summary** Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and systems for new and existing products. Applies advanced mechanical engineering principles, design methodologies, and problem-solving techniques to deliver innovative, reliable, and manufacturable solutions that meet performance, quality, cost, and regulatory requirements. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and global stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept and design through verification, manufacturing introduction, and field support. Contributes to technical decision-making, product integration, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing deep expertise in mechanical engineering, materials, manufacturing processes, and system-level design. Provides technical guidance, supports engineering best practices, and drives execution of complex engineering projects aligned with business and customer objectives. 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** - Lead the planning, conceptualization, and development of mechanical components, subassemblies, and systems for new product development and installed-base support. - Create, review, and approve engineering drawings, ensuring compliance with GD&T standards, tolerance stack-up requirements, material selection criteria, and manufacturing best practices. - Perform engineering calculations, develop test plans, execute design verification activities, and lead technical design reviews to ensure robust product performance and reliability. - Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, contractors, and global stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. - Participate in and drive all phases of the product development lifecycle, including concept generation, architecture, detailed design, prototyping, testing, documentation, manufacturing introduction, and service support. - Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing processes and technologies related to metal fabrication, castings, injection molding, joining methods, and surface coating processes. - Apply knowledge of industrial-grade plastics, polymers, and associated design and manufacturing principles to optimize product performance and manufacturability. - Engage with customers, technical leaders, and program teams to ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with broader business, program, and product objectives. - Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers while supporting problem-solving and capability development within the team. - Identify and drive opportunities for standardization, cost reduction, strategic sourcing, and adoption of common technology initiatives across product lines. - Develop innovative and cost-effective designs that meet performance, reliability, quality, regulatory, and manufacturability requirements. - Support continuous improvement initiatives through root-cause analysis, design optimization, and implementation of engineering best practices. - Maintain and expand technical expertise in mechanical engineering, materials, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies relevant to the business. - Drive technical execution and ensure timely delivery of engineering milestones while balancing cost, quality, performance, and schedule objectives. ## **Required Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s degree in Mechanical Design, Tool Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related Mechanical Engineering discipline. - Minimum **7 years** of hands-on experience in **mechanical design, product development, and engineering execution** across the product lifecycle. - Strong expertise in **Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis, and tolerance stack-up** methodologies for complex assemblies. - Demonstrated experience in applying **Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Cost (DFC)** principles to optimize product quality, reliability, and manufacturability. - Proven ability to develop **mechanical designs, perform engineering calculations, create and review technical drawings, and execute design verification activities**. - Experience leading **component and subsystem design activities** from concept through validation and manufacturing release. - Hands-on experience with **sheet metal, plastic part design, and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, casting, machining, and fabrication**. - Strong understanding of material selection, manufacturing processes, product performance requirements, and reliability considerations. - Experience working with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing organizations to support product development and issue resolution. - Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and technical decision-making skills in a product development environment. ## **Desired Characteristics** - Demonstrated technical leadership capability in product integration, complex design challenges, and cross-functional engineering initiatives. - Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment. - Strong collaboration, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and service organizations. - Proven ability to balance and achieve aggressive cost, manufacturability, performance, quality, and schedule targets. - Excellent ver