Lead Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

Job Description Summary Responsible for leading Supplier Quality & Development activities within the Molecular Imaging & Computed Tomography business segment, supporting supplier selection, development, and monitoring across assigned suppliers and manufacturing sites. This role provides indirect leadership, guiding, coaching, and influencing Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) and cross-functional partners to deliver quality, compliance, and business outcomes. The role integrates Heartbeat (Lean operating system) principles and leverages data analytics and digital tools to drive decision-making, improve supplier performance, and standardize execution across the team.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Lead execution of Supplier Quality & Development strategies that support business priorities, including New Product Introductions (NPI), product transfers, and sustaining quality improvement initiatives.

Provide indirect leadership across the SQE team, setting expectations, standardizing best practices, and coaching less experienced team members to elevate technical capability and performance

Act as a key escalation leader, supporting complex supplier quality issues, leading root cause investigations, and ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions

Drive supplier performance improvements across key metrics, including DPPM, SCAR effectiveness, and NPI/Transfer quality readiness

Partner cross-functionally with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Product Management to deliver high-quality products with a total cost mindset

Heartbeat & Operational Excellence

Embed Heartbeat principles into Supplier Quality operations, including SQDC, visual management, and tiered accountability

Lead structured problem-solving using standard methodologies (e.g., CAPA, A3) and ensure disciplined execution across supplier issues

Drive operational rigor through standard work, consistent operating rhythms, and transparent performance tracking

Data Analytics & Digital Enablement

Lead the use of data analytics and digital tools (e.g., enterprise dashboards, SQCS, Smartsheet) to monitor supplier performance and identify risks

Develop and standardize analytical approaches across the team, including:Defect trend analysis and rolling DPPMPareto analysis and cost of poor quality (CoPQ) insightsEarly risk identification using leading indicators

Translate data into clear, actionable insights for both operational teams and business leadership

Compliance & Quality Management System (QMS)

Ensure execution of QMS and regulatory requirements associated with Supplier Quality & Development, including supplier audits and audit readiness

Support internal and external audits and ensure supplier compliance with GE HealthCare and regulatory standards

Drive consistency in supplier qualification, monitoring, and corrective action processes

Continuous Improvement & Process Simplification

Lead and support process improvement initiatives, including digitization and simplification of Supplier Management processes

Standardize tools, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and cross-site consistency

Promote Lean principles and continuous-improvement mindset across the team

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or technical discipline

Minimum 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain

Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a matrixed, cross-functional environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to drive business decisions

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Desired Characteristics

Deep expertise in Supplier Quality & Development processes, including NPI, supplier qualification, audits, and CAPA

Experience implementing Lean / Heartbeat operating systems and driving operational excellence

Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Excel advanced analytics, Power BI, JMP, or equivalent)

Experience in various engineering areas of technology, such as, but not limited to: Machining, Fabrication, Plastics/Composites, Electronics, Computer workstations/servers.

Demonstrated business and financial acumen with the ability to connect supplier performance to business outcomes

Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and influence change within a complex, global organization

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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