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GE HealthCare · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Ultrasound Probe Manufacturing

State College, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

GE HealthCare is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering team in their ultrasound probe manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving process improvements, ensuring product quality, supporting new product introductions, and leading cross-functional initiatives to optimize manufacturing performance and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians

Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes for ultrasound probe production, including assembly, bonding, encapsulation, and testing

Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Operations to support new product introductions and design for manufacturability

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to reduce cost, improve yield, and enhance throughput

Own and maintain process documentation including work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and validation protocols

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA QSR) and internal quality systems

Manage capital equipment selection, installation, and qualification

Analyze production data to identify trends and implement corrective actions

Support root cause analysis and resolution of manufacturing issues

Champion safety and ergonomics in the manufacturing environment

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringProcess ImprovementLeadership ExperienceISO 13485 ComplianceStatistical AnalysisLean Six Sigma CertificationMicro-assembly TechniquesAutomationRoboticsERPMES SystemsLean/TPS MethodologyCommunication SkillsProject Management SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Strong Leader who leads by example and is a strong mentor/coach, with a strong “Say/Do” mindset

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master's preferred)

7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in medical device or high-precision electronics

3+ years of leadership experience in an engineering or operations role

Experience in an ISO13485, FDA regulated or Medical Device manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of ultrasound probe technologies and related manufacturing processes is highly desirable

Proven track record of implementing process improvements and leading cross-functional teams

Experience with statistical analysis, DOE, and validation protocols

Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills

Preferred

Familiarity with micro-assembly techniques

Experience with automation and robotics in manufacturing

Knowledge of ERP and MES systems

Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)

Experience in Lean/TPS methodology and practical application of Lean tools

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