Graduate Engineer Trainee

About the Role

The Graduate Engineer Trainee will support day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities for GE HealthCare Ultrasound products. The role will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, Engineering, EHS, and other cross-functional teams to support production, equipment calibration and validation, quality issue resolution, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also provides hands-on exposure to Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, CAPA, non-conformance investigations, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and cross-functional collaboration to enhance manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Process Engineers in executing continuous improvement projects across the manufacturing line.
• Monitor manufacturing defects, internal yields, and quality performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis for manufacturing defects, non-conformances (NC), and customer quality issues under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, including documentation and follow-up actions.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and manufacturing standards.
• Support Validation and Verification (V&V) activities for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Assist with the creation, revision, release, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and support training activities for production operators.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing line issues and work with experienced engineers, production teams, and equipment manufacturers to help minimize downtime.
• Coordinate equipment calibration activities and maintain calibration records.
• Support supplier quality activities, including RMA/RTV coordination and follow-up of corrective actions for part quality issues.
• Assist in defining and maintaining incoming inspection and acceptance plans for parts and components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to support daily manufacturing operations.
• Participate in production line troubleshooting and support initiatives to improve equipment uptime and manufacturing efficiency.
• Follow Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and contribute to a safe working environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Electronics/Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to 1 year of relevant internship or industrial experience.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or quality concepts through academic projects or internships is preferred.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment on a 6-day work week.

Qualifications

• Internship or academic project experience in manufacturing, production, or quality engineering.
• Exposure to Quality Management Systems (QMS), Lean, or Kaizen methodologies.
• Basic understanding of Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement tools.
• Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for reporting and documentation.
• Positive attitude with strong ownership and collaboration skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.