Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

GE Healthcare Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive design, validation, and continuous improvement of mechanical components, sub‑assemblies, and systems across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and program teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and manufacturable solutions meeting performance, quality, cost, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's in a related mechanical discipline.
• 7+ years in mechanical design, product development, and engineering execution.
• Strong GD&T, tolerance analysis and stack‑up methods for complex assemblies.
• Experience with DFM/ DFA and DFC to optimize quality and manufacturability.
• Proven ability to create and review drawings, perform calculations, and lead verification activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of mechanical components, sub‑assemblies, and systems for new products and installed bases.
• Create and review drawings, ensure GD&T compliance and manufacturability.
• Perform calculations, develop test plans, and lead design reviews for reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and global stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Drive manufacturing processes for metal, plastics, casting, molding, joining, and coating methods.

Skills

GD&T

DFM/DFA/DFC

Mechanical design

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Design/Tool Design/Manufacturing Engineering or related

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead the planning, conceptualization, and development of mechanical components, sub‑assemblies, 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 verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present technical concepts, recommendations, and project status to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in global engineering environments, coordinating with geographically dispersed teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with a structured approach to technical issue resolution.
• Ability to influence technical direction, drive design reviews, and facilitate cross‑functional alignment to achieve project objectives.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and engineering best practices.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred, with experience applying Six Sigma methodologies to improve product quality, reliability, and process efficiency.
• Passion for innovation, technology development, and mentoring team members to build organizational capability.

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. 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Experience Level: Senior Level