Engineering Leader, Surgery USA at GE Healthcare

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent (defined as 12 years progressive experience within engineering, science, or related field, including 8 years project leadership experience within manufacturing, development, or research development)
  • Significant experience in Engineering/Technology & Functional Management
  • Demonstrated engineering knowledge, program management, and business planning processes, with experience in the full product lifecycle
  • Previous experience in a regulated medical device company
  • Demonstrated competency in providing leadership and direction in cross-functional aspects of technology development
  • Excellent program management, organizational design, execution planning and control competency
  • Understanding of regulated Healthcare industry
  • Strong business acumen
  • Demonstrated experience on global product releases throughout the entire new product development cycle, managing Field Maintenance Instructions (FMIs) and Installed Base releases

Responsibilities

  • Establish strong functional leadership of the team, including recruitment, team/talent development, skill set improvement, and mentoring
  • Resource assignment and prioritization including headcount and base cost budget
  • Instill a rigorous approach to target costing for new products and drive cost out of existing products
  • Drive continuous improvement of systems, products, and processes for the Surgery USA Engineering team
  • Work internally to resolve business issues that require cross-functional leadership and support
  • Support existing products within Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service, and Supplier Quality Engineering
  • Drive compliance/closure of Regulatory and Quality requirements before approving design changes
  • Act as strategic planner and thinker with ability to drive change across the site
  • Lead change through creative solutions to unstructured product and system design issues
  • Build a continuous improvement culture where every team member is encouraged to identify and address improvement opportunities in their areas of expertise
  • Own product delivery for USA-designed products (proposal creation, presentation and follow-up at Surgery product council, support advancement of USA advanced technology portfolio, and execution leadership for OEC product programs)
  • Provide single point of accountability and responsibility for business-level efforts to improve overall quality of OEC products designed and made in Salt Lake City, offering cross-functional leadership and single point of contact to other functions (e.g., supply chain, sourcing, RA, supplier quality)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Systems EngineeringImage QualityMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSoftware EngineeringSafety EngineeringRisk ManagementProgram ManagementTarget CostingContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceQuality Assurance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Engineering Leader role?

The role is based in Salt Lake City.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent (12 years progressive experience in engineering/science, including 8 years project leadership), experience in regulated medical device companies, and strong program management and business acumen are required.

What team does this role lead?

The role leads a multidisciplinary engineering team including Systems, Image Quality, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Safety/Risk, and Program Management.

What makes a strong candidate for this Engineering Leader position?

Candidates with significant experience in engineering management, a Master's in Engineering or equivalent, proven leadership in regulated medical device product lifecycles, and strong cross-functional program management skills stand out.

GE Healthcare

Healthcare technology and data analytics provider

About GE Healthcare

GE Healthcare provides a range of healthcare technologies and services aimed at improving patient care. Its main products include imaging systems, mobile diagnostic devices, patient monitoring solutions, and advanced software for data analysis. These products help medical professionals make informed decisions and enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery. Unlike many competitors, GE Healthcare invests significantly in research and development, allocating $1 billion each year to innovate and enhance its offerings. The company’s goal is to support healthcare providers in delivering better patient outcomes, as evidenced by its technology supporting over 300,000 patients daily and managing 2 billion patient scans each year.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
1892Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Emerging AR technologies increase competition in medical imaging.
Regulatory challenges may delay AI application expansions in healthcare.
Dependence on clinical trial success for new product market positioning.

Differentiation

GE Healthcare invests $1 billion annually in R&D for product innovation.
The company supports over 300,000 patients daily with its healthcare technologies.
GE Healthcare's AIR Recon DL offers 3D motion-insensitive imaging for enhanced MRI quality.

Upsides

Acquisition of Caption Health expands AI-powered ultrasound capabilities.
Successful Phase III trial of [18F]flurpiridaz enhances coronary artery disease detection.
Collaboration with Wayra accelerates digital health innovation in EMEA.

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