Sustaining Engineering Programs Lead

GE HealthCare; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE HealthCare seeks a Sustaining Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs that sustain and manage lifecycle for MR products. You will coordinate engineering changes, supplier-driven changes, and installed base support, ensuring regulatory compliance and supply chain stability across the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, Service and Suppliers, focusing on sustaining existing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, sustaining engineering, program management, operations, or related technical environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects or programs within hardware-based product organizations.
• Engineering background with the ability to understand technical challenges, evaluate tradeoffs, and facilitate engineering problem-solving.
• Strong communication and influence skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience navigating ambiguity and managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution, influence stakeholders, and deliver business outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proven ability to identify inefficiencies and improve execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining engineering programs from initiation through execution.
• Drive engineering change management activities involving Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Regulatory Affairs, and Suppliers.
• Manage Supplier Change Request (SCR) intake, assessment, prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and implementation.
• Support compliance-related projects and regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing product availability and shipment readiness.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and risk mitigation efforts.
• Develop program plans, milestones, metrics, and dashboards.
• Evaluate installed-base support decisions aligned with long-term product and platform strategies.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across sustaining engineering activities.
• Provide clear communication and executive-level updates regarding risks, issues, tradeoffs, and recommendations.
• Build strong partnerships across functional teams to drive execution excellence and accountability.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Engineering analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

GE HealthCare seeks a Sustaining Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs that sustain and manage lifecycle for MR products. You will coordinate engineering changes, supplier-driven changes, and installed base support, ensuring regulatory compliance and supply chain stability across the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, Service and Suppliers, focusing on sustaining existing