Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing Process Optimization

Industrial Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Industrial Engineer will optimize manufacturing processes for medical devices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485) while improving efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining the highest quality and safety standards. This role involves applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to streamline production, enhance throughput, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Analyse and improve manufacturing workflows, assembly processes, and equipment utilization for medical device production.

• Develop and implement process optimization strategies while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).

• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure processes meet stringent quality and validation requirements.

• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) during new product introduction and scale-up.

• Drive autonomation initiatives, digitization and integration of advanced technologies to improve precision and consistency. Hands on experience in Karakuri will be an advantage 

• Monitor KPIs such as yield, cycle time, and cost per unit; implement corrective actions as needed.

• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.

• Develop Value Stream by minimizing NVA processes. Well versed with production planning, monitoring

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards in all operations.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires basic experience in the Manufacturing & Operation Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

Disclaimer: GE HealthCare will never ask for payment to process documents, refer you to a third party to process applications or visas, or ask you to pay costs. Never send money to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with GE HealthCare.

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