Manager, Quality Engineer, Digital

Job Description Summary

Provides quality engineering process support to GE HealthCare digital products in accordance with GE Healthcare medical device Quality Management System (QMS). This is a key technical role responsible for the development, implementation, improvement, and continuous reinforcement of established Quality Assurance fundamental practices that are utilized in the local... business. The role involves hands-on work in quality and compliance activities around Software Development Projects. Stays informed of industry trends that may influence work.

GE HealthCare is a leading 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.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities: ? Assists in ensuring 100 percent quality and regulatory compliance in accordance with documented procedures for all aspects of functional responsibility. Leads, develops, communicates & implements a quality and compliance strategy. Responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process effectiveness and efficiency at the site. ? Develops process improvement plans using a variety of Quality and Continuous Process Improvement tools, utilizing the Agile/Lean methods and traditional project management methods. Works with engineering teams closely to drive quality excellence of digital medical devices, including design reviews, processes/practices simplification, quality system training, etc. ? Supports continuous product and process improvement through detailed failure analysis for non-conformances, and investigates, develops and implements effective and compliant solutions for product or process corrections, retrospective and remediation action plans, and for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA Program). ? Utilizes risk management tools and aids for use by the organization in accordance with documented procedures, including but not limited to PFMEA, DFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Mode Analysis, etc. Supports design mitigation efforts. Develops process mitigation plans and strategies that are designed to mitigate the risks identified through the Risk Management process. ? Ensures process compliance through the development of comprehensive procedures, work instructions, flowcharts, forms, templates, checklists, worksheets, and other product and process related documentation. ? Lead functional projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. Guide others to consider a different point of view.

Required Qualifications
? This role requires significant experience in the Quality & Healthcare Quality.
? Minimum of bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent.
? Minimum 5 years? experience in Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs.
? Minimum 3 years? experience in software within a regulated industry.

Desired Characteristics
? Practical knowledge of software development and familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) in medical device or healthcare software development environment.
? Experience with Agile/Lean software development methods. Ability to effectively communicate technical information in English (both written and oral).
? Strong leadership and communication skills. Previous project management experience is preferred. Demonstrated understanding or aptitude to understand Medical Device QMS requirements and regulatory requirements including but not limited to FDA CFR 21 820 and ISO 13485. Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around concepts of design controls, design verification and validation activities; production &process controls; Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), complaints & risk management.
? Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation & conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to lead, acknowledge, develop, communicate & implement a strategy under crisis situations to ensure compliance. Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles, design change and document change control, process verification and validation methodologies, manufacturing / production process control methodologies, and servicing in a medical device environment. Experience in a global working environment.
? Experience leading and implementing change. Experience performing internal audits and participating in external audits.
? Exceptional analytical, problem solving & root-cause analysis skills. Ability to multi-task & handle tasks with competing priorities effectively. Strong technical aptitude (i.e. able to read & comprehend technical documentation & execute procedures), global regulatory experience & demonstrated experience interfacing with regulators.
? Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

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.

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No