Senior Mechanical Engineer at GE HealthCare in WuXi

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Job Description Summary The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design, development, verification, and lifecycle support of diagnostic ultrasound systems and their subsystems. The role provides technical leadership from concept development through detailed design, verification, manufacturing transfer, and installed-base support. The engineer works closely with Industrial Design, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Sourcing, and suppliers to deliver solutions that meet clinical usability, reliability, safety, cost, manufacturability, serviceability, and regulatory requirements. The position is expected not only to execute mechanical design work, but also to solve complex engineering problems, make sound technical decisions, lead design reviews, and mentor other engineers. 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 Key Responsibilities Mechanical Design & Development Lead mechanical design and development of ultrasound systems and subsystems, including: Console and cart structures Display and articulated mechanisms User-interface/control-panel mechanisms Probe holders and accessory storage Enclosures and cosmetic components Casters, brakes, handles, hinges, and moving mechanisms Cable routing and cable-management solutions Cooling and airflow systems Translate system, clinical, usability, and product requirements into robust mechanical designs. Develop and review 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, mechanical interfaces, and tolerance requirements. Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, engineering calculations, and material selection to ensure design robustness. Build and evaluate prototypes to optimize product performance and design maturity. Engineering Analysis & Problem Solving Perform or lead mechanical engineering analyses, including: Structural and strength analysis Fastener and bolted-joint calculations Tolerance analysis Center-of-gravity and stability analysis Thermal and airflow analysis Shock, vibration, and transportation analysis Mechanism load and durability assessment Lead root-cause investigations for mechanical design, manufacturing, reliability, and field issues. Develop corrective and preventive solutions based on data, engineering analysis, testing, and risk assessment. Design Quality & Risk Management Lead or contribute to DFMEA and mechanical risk-management activities . Identify potential failure modes and technical risks early in product development. Translate lessons learned, field issues, and manufacturing experience into improved product designs. Lead and participate in technical design reviews. Ensure critical mechanical characteristics are appropriately addressed through design, tolerances, specifications, verification, and manufacturing controls. Design Verification & Reliability Define mechanical verification strategies, test methods, acceptance criteria, and engineering evidence. Develop and review verification plans, test protocols, engineering calculations, and technical reports. Support verification of: Structural integrity Stability Mechanical endurance Thermal performance Acoustic/noise performance Shock and vibration Transportation robustness Environmental performance Moving-mechanism durability Ensure appropriate linkage among requirements, risks, design solutions, and verification evidence . Manufacturing & Supplier Collaboration Apply DFM/DFA principles throughout product development. Work closely with manufacturing engineers and suppliers on injection molding, sheet metal, machining, die casting, elastomers, adhesives, fasteners, tooling, finishing, and assembly processes. Review supplier desi