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GE HealthCare · 1 day ago

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Welding Engineer

Florence, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Welding Engineer role involves providing leadership and technical support for welding processes in new product development and continuous improvement, ensuring product quality and manufacturability through innovative tooling and process design.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead process development and introduction for new products, ensuring readiness of the supply chain and manufacturing systems

Design and validate tooling, fixturing, and equipment for complex mechanical systems, particularly in MRI or similar high-tech environments

Drive product quality improvement by identifying welding issues, developing advanced welding cost effective solutions, and overseeing successful implementation into production

Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, control plans, and validation protocols. Prepare and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)

Ensure early focus on welding and fabrication items in NPI and/or Advanced Technology programs. Drive rigor in process capability assessment, process layout, technology plays within QMS Design Transfer execution

Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues related to methods, tooling, equipment, and product design

Lead prototype builds and ensure alignment with design intent and production requirements

Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards, including QMS, GMP, and validation requirements

Collaborate globally to share best practices and standardize manufacturing solutions across sites

Support AME initiatives with wide business impact and ensure to share best practices across the different plants and Global Supply Chain

Serve as the MR representative to TUV and any other regulatory body on welding/Site Weld Supervisor

Oversee training and qualification of Welding and Welding Operators in accordance with TUV, ISO, ASME, AWS and other codes and standards

Qualification

Robotic weldingWelding JigsFixtures designManufacturing engineeringLean ManufacturingSix Sigma certificationCAD toolsAnalytical skillsTroubleshooting skillsProject planningCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering OR an Associates Degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in a related field, OR High School diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience

Knowledge of robotic welding, including researching and specifying equipment and strong knowledge of robotic programming. Knowledge of automated aluminum MIG welding, automated MIG carbon and stainless steel welding

Experience in design of welding Jigs and Fixtures

Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or tooling design

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project planning skills

Knowledge of metals, plastics, and composite materials

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DFx principles

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

Preferred

Experience in MRI or other medical device manufacturing environments

Six Sigma certified

Exposure to GEHC QMS procedures and regulatory compliance

Hands-on experience with mechanical systems and hardware testing

Experience with CAD tools (e.g., CREO, SolidWorks, Windchill) and GD&T

Experience in global team collaboration and project leadership

Act with humility and build trust

Lead with transparency and deliver with focus

Lead with a Lean mindset

Drive ownership and maintain unyielding integrity

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Company

GE HealthCare

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GE Healthcare provides a wide range of medical technologies and services to healthcare providers and researchers. It is a sub-organization of General Electric.

Founded in 1892

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees