Manufacturing Program Specialist

This role will be responsible for leading and executing complex manufacturing programs from conception to completion. This role involves overseeing all aspects of program management, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and meeting stringent quality standards for medical device production.

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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, plan, and execute manufacturing programs for new product introductions, process improvements, and production ramp-ups.
• Develop comprehensive program plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, risk management strategies, and detailed timelines.
• Monitor program progress against established milestones, identifying potential roadblocks and implementing proactive solutions.
• Manage program budgets, track expenses, and ensure adherence to financial targets, identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration and execution of program deliverables.
• Establish and maintain clear communication channels with all stakeholders, providing regular updates on program status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes and products comply with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO and internal quality standards.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing programs, identifying opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains.
• Facilitate problem-solving efforts and root cause analysis for manufacturing-related issues, implementing sustainable solutions.
• Support and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Industrial) or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, including at least 3 years in program management (experience with global locations, transfer program execution, or NPI) within the medical device industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex manufacturing programs from initiation through successful completion.

• PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry
• Strong understanding of medical device regulations (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO and quality management systems.
• Proficiency in program management methodologies and tools (e.g., Gantt charts, critical path analysis, risk registers). PMP or equivalent certification highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES).

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes