Supplier Quality and Development Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)

gehc; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Madison, WI invites a Supplier Quality & Development Engineering Co-op to partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve product quality and reduce supply chain risk. You will support strategic initiatives and day-to-day quality operations, gain exposure to supplier management, data analytics, and continuous improvement in the medical device industry.

This role offers hands-on experience with data tools and a path to develop engineering and quality skills while

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook).
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Available to work a minimum of 28 weeks.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to relocate to Madison, WI.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier quality and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
• Monitor supplier certifications and quality metrics and dashboards.
• Collaborate with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and service teams.
• Assist with supplier communications and corrective action follow-up.
• Apply data analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve processes.

Skills

Excel

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Apps

VBA

SQL

Python

AI tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Join us to help improve the quality, reliability, and availability of the products that healthcare providers rely on every day.

As a Supplier Quality & Development Engineering Co-op, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve product quality, reduce supply chain risk, and drive operational excellence across GE HealthCare's Anesthesia and Respiratory Care business. This role offers hands-on experience working with supplier quality, sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and service teams while supporting medical device products used around the world.

Job Description

Position Description:

The Supplier Quality & Development Engineering Co-op will play an active role in ensuring supplier quality, product reliability, and operational excellence across GE HealthCare's supply base. Working closely with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and service teams, this individual will support both strategic improvement initiatives and day-to-day quality operations that directly impact our products and customers. This role provides exposure to supplier management, quality systems, manufacturing operations, data analytics, and continuous improvement within the medical device industry.

Students will have opportunities to work on projects aimed at improving supplier performance, reducing defects, enhancing process efficiency, and supporting supplier development activities. In addition to project-based work, the co-op will support recurring operational responsibilities such as monitoring supplier certifications, maintaining quality metrics and dashboards, and assisting with supplier communications and corrective action follow-up. The role will also encourage the use of data analytics, automation, and digital tools to simplify processes and improve efficiencies of the team.

Successful candidates are comfortable balancing routine responsibilities with improvement opportunities, demonstrate attention to detail, and take initiative to identify and solve problems. This position is well suited for students who enjoy working with data, collaborating across functions, learning new technologies, and driving continuous improvement.

Location: Madison, WI

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university
• Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook)
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams
• Available to work a minimum of 28 weeks
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be willing to relocate to Madison, WI

Preferred Characteristics:

• Prior internship or Co-op in manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, or research experience
• Self-starter with strong initiative and a willingness to take ownership of assignments
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and business processes
• Comfortable asking questions, seeking feedback, and working through ambiguity
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to balance recurring operational responsibilities with project-based work
• Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Proven adaptability in challenging situations and changing priorities
• Demonstrated leadership skills and community involvement
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, VBA, SQL, Python, AI tools, or other automation/digitalization technologies
• Proven academic performance through strong GPA (3.0+)

Why Join Us?

At GE HealthCare, we're building a healthier world - powered by operational excellence. As a Co-op, you'll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to a global organization that values innovation, inclusion, and integrity.

We offer competitive compensation, relocation assistance (if applicable), and a culture that supports learning, growth, and impact.

Additional Information

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We do not sponsor employment visas for this role.

GE HealthCare employees are expected to embody our values: humility, transparency, focus, ownership, and integrity.

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 Opportun