Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

HC1316 GE Precision Healthcare LLC; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE HealthCare’s Advanced Manufacturing Engineer role leads the development and execution of manufacturing processes for new product introductions and continuous improvement on production lines. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality to ensure manufacturability, quality, and cost-effectiveness through innovative tooling and process design.

In a high-tech environment, you design tooling and fixtures, apply Lean and Six Sigma, and ensure regulatory compliance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or tooling design.
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and project planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and introduction for new products, ensuring readiness of the supply chain and manufacturing systems.
• Design and validate tooling, fixturing, and equipment for complex mechanical systems, particularly in MRI or similar high-tech environments.
• Drive productivity and quality improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and DFx methodologies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, control plans, and validation protocols.
• Support early manufacturability assessments during product design phases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues related to methods, tooling, equipment, and product design.
• Lead prototype builds and ensure alignment with design intent and production requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards, including QMS, GMP, and validation requirements.
• Collaborate globally to share best practices and standardize manufacturing solutions across sites.

Skills

CAD tools

GD&T

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

DFx

Analytical

Troubleshooting

Project planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teams

Education

B.S. Engineering

Associates + 3y

High school + 5y

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Windchill

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) is responsible for leading the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new product introductions (NPI) and continuous improvement of existing production lines. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness through innovative tooling, fixturing, and process design. The AME will collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and quality to drive excellence in manufacturing execution.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Lead process development and introduction for new products, ensuring readiness of the supply chain and manufacturing systems.
• Design and validate tooling, fixturing, and equipment for complex mechanical systems, particularly in MRI or similar high-tech environments.
• Drive productivity and quality improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and DFx methodologies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, control plans, and validation protocols.
• Support early manufacturability assessments during product design phases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues related to methods, tooling, equipment, and product design.
• Lead prototype builds and ensure alignment with design intent and production requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards, including QMS, GMP, and validation requirements.
• Collaborate globally to share best practices and standardize manufacturing solutions across sites.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering OR an Associates Degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in a related field, OR High School diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or tooling design.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project planning skills.
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., CREO, SolidWorks, Windchill) and GD&T.
• Knowledge of metals, plastics, and composite materials.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DFx principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in MRI or other medical device manufacturing environments.
• Experience in Machining, winding, assembly process Six Sigma certified.
• Exposure to GEHC QMS procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems and hardware testing.
• Experience in global team collaboration and project leadership.

Behavioral Expectations

• Act with humility and build trust.
• Lead with transparency and deliver with focus.
• Lead with a Lean mindset.
• Drive ownership and maintain unyielding integrity.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance: Available

Work Environment: Onsite

Compensation Grade: LPB2

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

At GE HealthCare, we see possibilities through innovation. We’re partnering with our customers to fulfill healthcare’s greatest potential through groundbreaking medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions.

Better tools enabling better patient care. Together, we are not only building a healthier future but living our purpose to create a world where healthcare has no limits.