Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

GE HealthCare; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a Supplier Quality & Development leader within the Molecular Imaging & Computed Tomography segment. The role supports supplier selection, development, and monitoring across suppliers and sites, guiding SQEs and partners to deliver quality, compliance, and business outcomes.

The position leverages Heartbeat Lean principles and data analytics to drive decisions, improve supplier performance, and standardize execution across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to drive business decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of Supplier Quality & Development strategies supporting NPI, transfers, and sustaining quality improvements.
• Provide indirect leadership across the SQE team, setting expectations and coaching team members to elevate capability.
• Act as a key escalation leader for complex supplier quality issues and drive CAPA actions.
• Drive supplier performance improvements across metrics like DPPM, SCAR effectiveness, and NPI/Transfer readiness.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing Ops, and Product Management to deliver high-quality products with a total cost mindset.

Skills

Leadership by influence

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

JMP

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for leading Supplier Quality & Development activities within the Molecular Imaging & Computed Tomography business segment, supporting supplier selection, development, and monitoring across assigned suppliers and manufacturing sites. This role provides indirect leadership, guiding, coaching, and influencing Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) and cross-functional partners to deliver quality, compliance, and business outcomes.

The role integrates Heartbeat (Lean operating system) principles and leverages data analytics and digital tools to drive decision-making, improve supplier performance, and standardize execution across the team.

Job Description

Responsible for leading Supplier Quality & Development activities within the Molecular Imaging & Computed Tomography business segment, supporting supplier selection, development, and monitoring across assigned suppliers and manufacturing sites. This role provides indirect leadership, guiding, coaching, and influencing Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) and cross-functional partners to deliver quality, compliance, and business outcomes.

The role integrates Heartbeat (Lean operating system) principles and leverages data analytics and digital tools to drive decision-making, improve supplier performance, and standardize execution across the team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead execution of Supplier Quality & Development strategies that support business priorities, including New Product Introductions (NPI), product transfers, and sustaining quality improvement initiatives.




• Provide indirect leadership across the SQE team, setting expectations, standardizing best practices, and coaching less experienced team members to elevate technical capability and performance




• Act as a key escalation leader, supporting complex supplier quality issues, leading root cause investigations, and ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions




• Drive supplier performance improvements across key metrics, including DPPM, SCAR effectiveness, and NPI/Transfer quality readiness




• Partner cross-functionally with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Product Management to deliver high-quality products with a total cost mindset

Heartbeat & Operational Excellence

• Embed Heartbeat principles into Supplier Quality operations, including SQDC, visual management, and tiered accountability




• Lead structured problem-solving using standard methodologies (e.g., CAPA, A3) and ensure disciplined execution across supplier issues




• Drive operational rigor through standard work, consistent operating rhythms, and transparent performance tracking

Data Analytics & Digital Enablement

• Lead the use of data analytics and digital tools (e.g., enterprise dashboards, SQCS, Smartsheet) to monitor supplier performance and identify risks




• Develop and standardize analytical approaches across the team, including:




• Defect trend analysis and rolling DPPM




• Pareto analysis and cost of poor quality (CoPQ) insights




• Early risk identification using leading indicators




• Translate data into clear, actionable insights for both operational teams and business leadership

Compliance & Quality Management System (QMS)

• Ensure execution of QMS and regulatory requirements associated with Supplier Quality & Development, including supplier audits and audit readiness




• Support internal and external audits and ensure supplier compliance with GE HealthCare and regulatory standards




• Drive consistency in supplier qualification, monitoring, and corrective action processes

Continuous Improvement & Process Simplification

• Lead and support process improvement initiatives, including digitization and simplification of Supplier Management processes




• Standardize tools, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and cross-site consistency




• Promote Lean principles and continuous-improvement mindset across the team

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or technical discipline




• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain




• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a matrixed, cross-functional environment




• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to drive business decisions




• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization




• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Desired Characteristics

• Deep expertise in Supplier Quality & Development processes, including NPI, supplier qualification, audits, and CAPA




• Experience implementing Lean / Heartbeat operating systems and driving operational excellence




• Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Excel advanced analytics, Power BI, JMP, or equivalent)




• Experience in various engineering areas of technology, such as, but not limited to: Machining, Fabrication, Plastics/Composites, Electronics, Computer workstations/servers.




• Demonstrated business and financial acumen with the ability to connect supplier performance to business outcomes




• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and influence change within a complex, global organization

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

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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:

No