Lead MR Mechanical Engineer – Patient Handling Systems

HC1316 GE Precision Healthcare LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Waukesha, WI, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex mechanical projects for the MR portfolio, focusing initially on the Patient Handling subsystem. You will translate customer needs and clinical workflows into reliable mechanical designs while serving as the technical owner for a critical subsystem.

You will mentor engineers, drive verification, and contribute to system-level decisions, partnering with global teams to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in applied mechanical engineering design, analysis, and verification of mechanical structures, mechanisms, and assemblies in a medical device environment.
• Experience designing and managing complex mechanical assemblies and CAD models in a regulated environment.
• Proven ownership and delivery of complex designs through verification and release.
• Experience leading design reviews and risk-based decision making.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, fabrication, system integration, and interfaces.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and communicate effectively.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work full-time onsite in Waukesha, WI.

Responsibilities

• Own complex mechanical designs and projects from concept through release and lifecycle support.
• Serve as the primary technical owner for critical subsystem development and integration.
• Establish priorities, track deliverables, and communicate risks early.
• Translate system requirements and customer needs into mechanical concepts and designs.
• Perform mechanical analysis and simulation as required by the project.
• Plan and execute verification and reliability testing to demonstrate compliance.
• Lead design reviews, feasibility studies, and trade studies.
• Contribute to system-level reviews and integration decisions.
• Apply design for reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve engineering problems through structured analysis and root-cause investigation.
• Coordinate with systems, electrical, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, service, and program teams.
• Collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners across time zones.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Creo

Job description

GE HealthCare in Waukesha, WI, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex mechanical projects for the MR portfolio, focusing initially on the Patient Handling subsystem. You will translate customer needs and clinical workflows into reliable mechanical designs while serving as the technical owner for a critical subsystem.

You will mentor engineers, drive verification, and contribute to system-level decisions, partnering with global teams to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory