Supplier Capability and Process Engineer

Role Summary: We are a $5 billion business with more than 11,000 individuals in over 100 countries. GE Healthcare Life Sciences works with cutting edge technology enabling and advancing the discovery, diagnosis and medical treatments of the present and the future. Join the GE Healthcare Life Sciences as Supplier Capability and Process Engineer.

Essential Responsibilities: In this role you will be responsible for driving exceptional product quality for our customers and optimized Cost of Quality for GEHC. This is a key technical position, affecting product quality for both installed base and new product introductions, by driving supplier capability assessment and development along with a robust hand-off between GEHC engineering and our suppliers. Effectively assess and evaluate supplier capabilities used in the supplier selection process Improve supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers/parts via Quality Plan Implementation Develop positive relationships and work closely with Sourcing Leaders to manage and implement supplier/engineering changes, New Product Introductions, and Supplier Transfers Interface with Suppliers, Engineering, Service, Manufacturing and Sourcing to drive quality improvements that minimize the Costs of Quality Assure Corrective and Preventive Action plans are developed and executed at assigned suppliers in compliance with the CAPA process Responsible for leading root cause investigations and corrective actions to resolve supplier quality related issues Supplier part and process qualification activities Establish and maintain positive relationships with external and internal interfaces to ensure that customer requirements are understood and achieved – suppliers, engineering, service, manufacturing, sourcing, supplier quality

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering - Mechanical, Production, Industrial or equivalent knowledge/experience Significant experience from Life Sciences, Pharma or Medical device industry Significant experience in manufacturing, design, quality assurance or regulatory assurance Experience in problem solving, root cause analyses and leading and influencing others to drive change (cross functionally and globally) Experience with Quality Management System tools, continuous improvement methodologies and in-depth understanding of site level products and related processes Demonstrated ability to lead, acknowledge, develop, communicate & implement a strategy to ensure compliance Valid EU work permit

Desired Characteristics: A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent knowledge/experience) Significant commercial sourcing experience in all facets of the assigned commodities Excellent negotiations skills and analytical skills with the ability to manage and develop supplier relationships Ability to energize, develop and build rapport at all levels within an organization Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments Experience implementing a compliant supply chain Greenbelt certification preferred