Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: WuXi

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is primarily responsible for driving high-impact Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) initiatives across the PCS product portfolio.

The role focuses on delivering product cost reductions, design optimization, supplier localization, and lifecycle value improvements without compromising product quality, reliability, safety, or regulatory compliance. Working closely with product teams and cross-functional partners, the engineer will identify, develop, and execute technical VCP opportunities that enhance the competitiveness of the portfolio and support business growth.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. 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 and Responsibilities

• Lead VCP and cost reduction design activities for released products through design optimization, component/platform standardization, material substitution, supplier localization, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Identify & implement opportunities and derive solutions to improve product cost, quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Develop a solid understanding of system architecture, interfaces, and design dependencies, and incorporate these considerations into development plans.
• Lead system-level mechanical design activities, including product mechanical architecture, overall layout, thermal management, waterproofing/sealing, and reliability engineering.
• Design and develop mechanical components and system assemblies, including but not limited to plastic injections, die-casting, sheet metal, rubber parts and commercial components.
• Collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Supply Chain, to support successful project execution.

• Ensure compliance with applicable medical device regulations, quality systems, and design control processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Strong knowledge of plastics, die casting, sheet metal, rubber components, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency in Creo and Windchill.
• Proven experience leading VAVE, cost reduction, redesign, or localization projects.
• Experience in medical devices or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. (Mandarin and English)

• Knowledge of applicable UL, ETL, and IEC standards (e.g., IEC 60601 series) and their impact on mechanical design, safety, and product compliance is preferred.

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.

Behavior Statement

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.

Total Reward Statement

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.

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