Smith & Nephew

Manufacturing Engineer 3

Smith & Nephew$85K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years experience with a Bachelor's or 4 years with a Master's degree
  • Knowledge of CNC machining, metal finishing, and additive manufacturing
  • Experience with various medical-grade materials like Titanium and Stainless Steels
  • Proven project management skills and implementation success
  • Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Strong background in statistical tools and Six Sigma methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Lead optimization of manufacturing processes for medical devices
  • Oversee installation and validation of equipment
  • Manage capital projects from conception to execution
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with technical expertise
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and quality
  • Support new product introductions and successful product launches
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices

Benefits

  • 401k Matching Program and Plus Program
  • Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage with Health Savings Account
  • Hybrid Work Model available
  • Employee Assistance Program and Parental Leave
  • Additional discounts on fitness clubs and travel
Full Job Description
As a Manufacturing Engineer III based in Memphis, Tennessee, you will play a key role in advancing manufacturing excellence for innovative medical device products. This is an opportunity to lead impactful projects, introduce new technologies, optimize production processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly support product quality, operational performance, and patient outcomes.

What will you be doing?
  • Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing methods, processes, and operational sequences for medical device production.
  • Drive equipment installation and validation activities, including URS, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, and Validation Report Approval.
  • Manage capital projects from business case development and financial justification through execution and implementation.
  • Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Partner with cross functional teams to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, scalability, and product reliability.
  • Support new product introduction activities and design transfer deliverables to ensure successful product launches.
  • Collaborate with Design and Quality teams to support investigations, product releases, material disposition decisions, and compliance activities.
  • Lead manufacturing process transfers to internal and external sites, including process validation and documentation development.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, validation reports, process maps, pFMEAs, MSAs, and other risk management tools.
  • Participate in audits and inspections, supporting compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and manufacturing personnel while promoting engineering best practices and continuous improvement.

What will you need to be successful?
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience with a Master's degree
  • Working knowledge in CNC machining, metal finishing processes, additive manufacturing, and/or passivation systems is desired.
  • Material experience/knowledge with manufacturing using various materials including Titanium, Cobalt Chrome, Stainless Steels, and medical-grade plastics is desired.
  • Experience in project management and success in implementing projects required.
  • Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience with process characterization, analysis, control, and validation using statistical tools and Six Sigma methodologies.


Physical Demands:
  • Standing or walking for extended periods, especially when conducting floor inspections, overseeing production processes, or collaborating with manufacturing personnel.
  • Lifting and carrying objects, such as equipment, tools, or materials, often weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
  • Bending, stooping, and reaching to access machinery, equipment, or workstations for inspection, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
  • Working in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and potential hazards, such as moving machinery, electrical equipment, or chemical substances.
  • Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection, as required by workplace safety regulations.


Travel:
  • Less than 10% travel within the US and/or internationally


Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement.

Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day.

Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program.

Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (for most professional roles).

Training: Hands On, Team Customized, Mentorship.

Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

About Smith & Nephew

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology company headquartered in London, England. The company designs, manufactures, and sells medical devices and products for orthopedic reconstruction, sports medicine, and trauma. Smith & Nephew operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 17,500 people worldwide. The company was founded in 1856 by Thomas James Smith and his nephew, Horatio Nelson Smith, and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. Smith & Nephew's products include joint replacement systems, wound care products, and surgical instruments. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more about Smith & Nephew
Size
17,500 employees
Market Cap
$11.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$448 million
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$4.5 billion

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