Opportunity to join a high-tech company in a Lead Packing Engineering position that will support all the various Strategic Business Units of GE Healthcare. We are looking to fill a critical central position that will support several business modalities. Responsibilities include driving materials evaluation, safe and sustainable packaging designs, and concepts, and ensuring all inbound and outbound packaging is designed for defect free deliveries.
In addition, the successful candidate will drive and achieve savings in transportation, materials, and product installation efficiency though packaging design and functional optimization.
GE HealthCare is a global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. 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.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions Include:
Design packaging for optimal product protection, and efficient transport & delivery
Identify opportunities for packaging material, handling and logistics cost savings based on chargeable weight/dimensions for transportation.
Identify and lead opportunities across P&L’s and ensure savings are tied to ledger.
Ensure 100% compliance with GEHC, Industry, global and region-specific packaging requirements, regulations, and harmonization (Customs and Government compliance)
Provide support to ensure GEHC follows proper shipping requirements of hazardous materials
Support and lead in updating GE HealthCare’s Global Packaging Requirements document
Provide guidance for global packaging standardization, consistency, and quality compliance
Work with design and product engineers early in new product development cycle to affect product design for efficient and economical logistics
Align with cross functional teams (Logistics, order & materials management, plant operations, Service, Engineering, EHS and suppliers) to identify, qualify and drive packaging solutions to eliminate or mitigate existing packaging / product damage, and ensure safe packaging and handling protocol.
Driving the 3R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle for cost savings and sustainability efforts.
Quality Specific Goals:
Comply with and champion GEHC’s Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and all global applicable laws and regulations pertaining to this position
Complete all GEHC Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
Identify and report quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required
Use knowledge and understanding of document control, product design & transfer, process implementation, validation & verification, acceptance activity, DMR, DHR and electronic signature requirements to ensure that product, equipment, tools, processes, software, training, and documentation meet GEHC and industry requirements.
Understand and operate within GEHC manufacturing/production process procedures and work Instructions to ensure compliance to our quality management system.
Lead / drive / delegate the creation of accurate, complete and timely records tied to product packaging.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or related technical degree.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in development, testing, and deployment of packaging for small and large industrial products, especially related to shock, vibration, and environmental protection for electronic products.
Experience with shock & vibration testing to ASTM D4169 and ISTA 3A, 3B standards
Ability to document designs, create 2D and/or 3D Engineering CAD models and provide detailed print drawings to vendors.
Knowledge of the global transport environment for surface, air, and ocean distribution
Experience in packaging optimization, consolidation, and materials
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters or PHD in technical concentration/field
5+ years of experience in packaging of large, heavy electronic products
Experience with shipping dollies, cranes and lift systems, and other material handling equipment
Certification for shipping hazardous materials by Surface (49 CFR), Air (IATA) and Ocean (IMDG)
Knowledge of global material handling equipment and practices for large products
Ability to design and implement comprehensive, horizontal processes and conventions aligning with multiple product lines
Strong analysis capability with financial data to develop cost reduction business cases
Self-driven and detail oriented.
Demonstrated troubleshooting, analytical and planning skills
Ability to work independently and in diverse teams
Demonstrated strong communication skills (written and verbal) to all levels of the organization
Ability to identify and implement Best Practices.
Experience with packaging related global environmental regulations.
6-sigma DMAIC & DFSS certified
Strong working knowledge of PRD milestones.
Licensed Professional Engineer
Solid working knowledge of GEHC QMS procedures for GMP
Demonstrated program or project management skills
Experience working with global teams and willing to occasionally work non-standard hours.
Willing to travel domestic and internationally up to 10% of the time.
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, 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.