Lead Process Engineer

HC1377 Sound Technology, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in State College, PA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to monitor and enhance process capabilities and to advance the integration of new manufacturing technologies. You will leverage data acquisition and processing systems to focus improvement efforts on efficiency and cost reduction, while collaborating with design, quality assurance, planning, purchasing and suppliers.

Documentation of changes and procedures is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (Mechanical preferred).
• 3+ years in manufacturing; 5+ preferred.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or similar.
• Strong data analysis and statistics skills.
• Experience with process automation and robotics is a plus.
• Ability to document processes and train operators.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve manufacturing process capabilities.
• Use data acquisition systems to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
• Advance manufacturing tech integration.
• Identify automation opportunities.
• Document part and fixture designs and procedures.
• Respond to manufacturing emergencies and remediation.
• Collaborate with design, QA, planning, purchasing, and suppliers.
• Provide status reports to management.
• Create and approve engineering changes and work instructions.

Skills

SolidWorks

Data analysis

Documentation

Manufacturing

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Job Summary

GE Healthcare is committed to designing imaging devices that guide surgeons in making critical, life‑changing decisions. With our real‑time visualization and guidance platform we empower surgeons during procedures by providing the tools needed to make immediate and informed choices.

Responsibilities

• Understand, monitor and improve manufacturing process capabilities.
• Leverage data acquisition, management, and processing systems to focus improvement efforts to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Help advance the company’s effort to incorporate contemporary manufacturing technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through the use of automation where appropriate.
• Formally document new part designs, fixture designs and manufacturing procedures according to internal and external requirements.
• Respond when needed to manufacturing emergencies to quickly identify and remediate issues.
• Work with design teams, quality assurance, planning, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers to understand causes and implement solutions.
• Provide formal and timely communication to the management team on project status.
• Create, edit and approve engineering changes, work instructions, deviations, and other documentation as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• 3+ years, preferably 5 years, of practical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Competent using SolidWorks or equivalent design software.
• Statistically sound data analysis abilities to describe, diagnose, predict outcomes and prescribe solutions.
• Demonstrable success developing task‑specific applications, including the ability to document user‑level instruction and train operators to achieve proficiency.
• Demonstrable use of a structured approach when analyzing and evaluating alternatives to manufacturing issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to generate clear, concise written communication, lead discussions, and provide formal presentations to management.
• Ability to work independently and self‑motivated.
• Experience with and knowledge of process automation, including robotics and coordinate systems.
• Proven track record working with cross‑functional development teams.

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

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.