Lead System Designer AI

GE HealthCare Voluson Ultrasound; Darlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global medical technology company seeks a Lead System Designer to manage AI product development and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative ultrasound solutions that meet customer needs. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a relevant degree in STEM.

Benefits

Career opportunities

Global strength and scale benefits

Culture fostering care and collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience in software or medical product development and program management.
• Experience with AI development is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience with NPI regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end product development process from requirements capture to commercial release.
• Ensure product programs meet design objectives including quality and compliance.
• Lead the design team in verification and validation planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or STEM Majors

Job description

Job Description Summary

As Lead System Designer, your primary responsibility is to serve on the program team to deliver successful and timely NPI and ATD programs. In this role, you will work on AI product development, managing the interface between Development and Quality Compliance together with a cross-functional team. This role is initially within the newly acquired Intelligent Ultrasound clinical AI team but will work together with teams from other ultrasound segments. Candidates for this role are located in the United Kingdom.

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

The GE HealthCare Ultrasound business consists of ultrasound consoles, handheld ultrasound devices, and ultrasound IT solutions across 5 different market segments. There is a strong emphasis on development of AI solutions for our ultrasound products so we can create additional value for customers and patients. We aim to grow our offerings via organic as well as inorganic developments.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure that product programs achieve all design objectives required to meet customer and business needs, including: feature and functionality, quality, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, regulatory, compliance, and cost.
2. Drive the end-to-end product development process from requirements capture to V&V and commercial release.
3. Drive compliance/closure of Regulatory and Quality requirements before approving Design Control FDRs and NPI program milestones;
4. Lead the design team and design control process from requirements development, design planning to design transfer
5. Lead the design team in the development of verification and validation planning and execution for NPIs and released products
6. Develop requirements flow down, architecture/system design and analysis, risk analysis, integration and test, manufacturing, field and customer support including corrective and preventative actions to ensure customer satisfaction
7. Ensure that the quality targets are satisfied and technical risks are addressed as they arise on the program or released product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master Degree in Computer Science or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math);
• Considerable experience in software or medical product development, program management, and/or related field, leading cross functional programs, lifecycle management, and/or large global projects; experience with AI development would be an advantage;
• Demonstrated experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) regulatory compliance process, design history file and related documentation;
• Relevant experience in project leadership within engineering environment;
• Demonstrated experience driving requirements development and management and flow-down to subsystems while ensuring traceability between design and test procedures;
• Excellent influencing, interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal) with all levels of an organization; able to build good working relationships
• Self-starter - requires minimal direction to accomplish goals, proactive and enthusiastic
• Strong team player – collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources
• Strong presentation skills - effectively able to present status, risks, and plans to senior leaders
• Willing to travel

Desired Skills

• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent degree with significant experience in industry
• Strong knowledge of GEHC Phase Review Discipline (PRD) and regulatory process for medical device development
• Creative problem solver and solution developer when presented with conflicting requirements, business demands and technical risks/issues
• Demonstrated skills in proactively identifying, facilitating and driving closure of a product/program
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple program priorities while meeting critical commitments
• Demonstrated ability to work in a global matrixed organization and deliver results in an ambiguous environment

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

Inclusion & 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 age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB1

Relocation Assistance Provided: No