Smith & Nephew

Senior Design Quality Engineer

Smith & Nephew$96K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years in the medical device industry or a regulated environment
  • Knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971
  • Experience in risk management, design controls, and validation activities
  • Ability to solve complex quality challenges
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • CQE and/or Six Sigma certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Design Quality representative for lifecycle management activities
  • Lead risk management activities and assessments
  • Provide oversight for design verification and validation
  • Support investigations related to product complaints and CAPAs
  • Review quality documentation for compliance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for regulatory and product support
  • Act as a resource for technical and compliance issues
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Provide guidance and mentorship for quality excellence

Benefits

  • 401k Matching Program and Plus Program
  • Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off with Paid Holidays
  • Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental Leave and Fertility/Adoption Assistance
  • Hybrid Work Model for most roles
  • Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, etc.
Full Job Description
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation, quality, and patient safety are at the heart of everything you do? As a Senior Design Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the sustaining and lifecycle management of Sports Medicine Joint Repair products, ensuring they remain safe, effective, compliant, and aligned with the needs of both patients and healthcare professionals. Based in Mansfield, MA, this is an opportunity to influence product quality, drive continuous improvement, and partner with cross functional teams to make a meaningful impact.

What will you be doing?
  • Serve as the Design Quality representative for product support and lifecycle management activities, including product improvements, design changes, quality planning, investigations, and continuous quality enhancement initiatives
  • Lead risk management activities including risk assessments, FMEA development and maintenance, implementation of risk controls, risk reviews, and verification of effectiveness
  • Provide design quality oversight and approval for design verification and validation activities, sterilization validations, process validations, supplier qualifications, manufacturing process changes, and test methods
  • Lead or support investigations related to complaints, nonconformances, CAPAs, post market surveillance, trend analysis, and product risk assessments to identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions
  • Review and approve quality and engineering documentation to ensure compliance with design controls, change control, risk management, and quality system requirements
  • Partner closely with Regulatory Affairs, Operations, R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, Clinical, and Supplier Quality teams to support regulatory submissions, audits, inspections, and ongoing product support
  • Act as a quality engineering resource for complex technical and compliance related issues, providing guidance and influencing decisions that impact product quality, patient safety, and business objectives
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities through analysis of quality data, product feedback, risk management outputs, and operational performance metrics
  • Provide technical leadership, training, guidance, and mentorship to support effective decision making, accountability, compliance, and quality excellence


What will you need to be successful?
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a technically related field
  • 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry or another highly regulated environment
  • Strong knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 requirements
  • Experience with risk management, design controls, change control, CAPA, validation activities, and product lifecycle management
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex quality challenges and influence cross functional stakeholders
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills
  • CQE and/or Six Sigma certification preferred


You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging. 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!

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $96,750 - $120,000 USD annually (or hourly) The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

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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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