Magnet Lead Development Engineer

GE HealthCare; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Florence, SC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the introduction of MRI magnet assembly processes and related technologies. You will design improvements to existing products to boost performance, reliability, or reduce cost, and interface with suppliers to meet program goals.

The role covers development from concept through manufacturing ramp-up, with emphasis on manufacturability, serviceability, and cost optimization, while supporting the installed base and

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with manufacturing or engineering product development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for new MRI magnet assembly processes.
• Design improvements to enhance performance, reliability, or reduce cost.
• Coordinate cross-functional design, analysis, and testing of MRI projects.
• Support manufacturing ramp-up and production through process optimization.
• Evaluate materials and processes to assist supply chain needs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Develop, plan, and provide technical support for the introduction of new MRI magnet assembly processes and technologies. Design and implement improvements to existing products that enhance performance, reliability, or reduce cost. Provide alternatives and solutions to materials and processes to support supply chain issues and Interface with internal and external suppliers to achieve program goals and integrate global activities

Job Description

Role Responsibilities

• Provide creative solutions to unstructured product and system design issues from both factory and field.
• Evaluates new developments in assembly, welding, brazing, pressure vessels, vacuum chambers, and cryogenic tool and processes.
• Provides technical support and evaluation of alternative material and processes to support supply chain needs.
• Participate in many phases of the product development life cycle, from concept and product specification generation, to manufacturing ramp up and manufacturing production support optimizing functionality, manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, and cost.
• Conducts research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures, improve existing or develop new processes.
• Prepares technical reports as a result of research and development and preventive maintenance investigations.
• Establishes engineering specifications and manufacturing procedures to guide prototype and production assembly.
• Coordinate cross-functional design, analysis, and testing of MRI magnets projects.
• Support the manufacturing plant and the Installed Base
• Participate in product safety, cost out, cycle time reduction and quality enhancement

Required Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with manufacturing or engineering product development.

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum 5 years of experience with design, development and manufacturing of complex fabricated assemblies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as heavy equipment mfg., assembly technology, materials technology, and manufacturing methods technology.
• Hands on hardware experience with mechanical or electrical assemblies and tooling.
• Experience specifying large scale tooling, or tooling design.
• Understanding of cryogenic, pressure, or vacuum vessel fabrication and design.
• Capability to generate innovative concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to generate innovative concepts.

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