Design Engineer – Packaging
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer Packaging you will be responsible for the design development and implementation of packaging solutions that support GE HealthCare products across global manufacturing and supply chain operations. This role involves driving packaging engineering activities for new product introductions sustaining engineering transportation validation cost optimization and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D sourcing quality manufacturing suppliers and logistics to ensure packaging solutions meet performance safety and operational requirements while supporting business objectives.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 the design and development of packaging solutions for medical devices components and related systems across new product introduction and sustaining engineering programs.
Develop packaging concepts specifications drawings and validation plans aligned with product protection transportation regulatory and manufacturing requirements.
Execute packaging engineering activities including material selection cushioning analysis palletization labeling and transportation validation.
Collaborate with product engineering sourcing manufacturing quality suppliers and logistics teams to ensure packaging designs support operational efficiency and customer expectations.
Drive packaging optimization initiatives focused on cost reduction sustainability standardization and improved packaging performance.
Support qualification and validation activities including transit testing environmental testing and compliance documentation.
Troubleshoot packaging-related issues arising during manufacturing transportation installation or customer use.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards regulatory requirements and internal engineering processes.
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing within the team.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation of best practices across packaging engineering operations.
Work closely with global stakeholders and external suppliers to execute projects within defined timelines and quality expectations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Packaging Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited university or college.
Relevant experience in packaging engineering mechanical design product development or manufacturing engineering.
Strong understanding of packaging materials transportation testing and product protection methodologies.
Experience with CAD tools such as Creo SolidWorks AutoCAD or equivalent design platforms.
Familiarity with packaging validation standards and testing methodologies.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and technical requirements.
Strong analytical problem-solving and project execution skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.
Desired Characteristics
Experience supporting medical devices healthcare products or regulated industry environments.
Exposure to global supply chain manufacturing or logistics operations.
Knowledge of sustainable packaging initiatives and cost optimization strategies.
Familiarity with ISTA ASTM or other transportation testing standards.
Experience working with suppliers and external packaging vendors.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
Self-driven mindset with strong ownership and continuous improvement orientation.
Internally slated colleague(s) are being considered for this position. However all qualified colleagues are encouraged to apply
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 youd expect from an organization with global strength and scale and youll 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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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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About Company
GE HealthCare provides digital infrastructure, data analytics & decision support tools helps in diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients