Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Wuxi, Jiangsu, CHN
In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Analytics • Biotech
The Role
Leads variable cost productivity and cost-reduction initiatives for medical device products. Responsibilities include mechanical design optimization, component standardization, material substitution, supplier localization, manufacturing improvements, system architecture, thermal management, sealing, reliability, and compliance with medical device regulations and design controls. Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, procurement, and supply chain teams to improve cost, quality, reliability, safety, and manufacturability.
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Job Description SummaryThe 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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • 8 or more 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
  • Experience leading VAVE, cost reduction, redesign, or supplier localization projects
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in Mandarin and English
  • Experience in medical devices or other regulated industries
  • Knowledge of UL, ETL, and IEC standards, including the IEC 60601 series

GE Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Healthcare.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options with HSA-eligible choices and preventive care coverage. Mental health and well-being support programs are also emphasized as part of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is described as meaningful, with a 401(k) match and additional programs such as student-loan matching in some descriptions. Legacy pension and retiree medical obligations for certain closed groups also signal continued support for long-tenured populations.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable and role-linked earning opportunities appear attractive in some job families, including high on-target earnings potential in certain sales roles. Additional role-based perks like company cars and travel-related reimbursements further increase the perceived value of total rewards in those positions.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
50,282 Employees
Year Founded: 1892

What We Do

Every day millions of people feel the impact of our intelligent devices, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. As a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, GE Healthcare enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services, supported by its Edison intelligence platform. With over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 50,000 employees globally, the company operates at the center of an ecosystem working toward precision health, digitizing healthcare, helping drive productivity and improve outcomes for patients, providers, health systems and researchers around the world. We embrace a culture of respect, transparency, integrity and diversity.

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