Quality Assurance Engineer (Maternity cover for 12 months)

Life. Unlimited At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career and be part of something that truly makes a difference? Join us Quality Assurance Engineer and become a part of Quality team, where you will play a key role in maintaining and improving our Quality Management System to ensure product conformity and regulatory compliance. You will actively contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, collaborate with internal and external partners, and support activities related to risk management, validation, and supplier quality.

What will you be doing?

• Following up nonconforming products and coordinates corrections / corrective and preventive actions
• Conducting problem solving activities
• Ensuring the qualification and validation of equipment and processes
• Supporting activities related to risk management
• Measuring quality metrics
• Performing internal and supplier audits
• Participating in suppliers qualification and periodical evaluation
• Acting as back up for activities related to the maintenance of equipment

Quality and Health & Safety (HSE) responsibilities

• Knows and adheres to the quality policy of the company and the quality-related procedures and instructions
• Reports any deviation in product or process, of which he/she becomes aware, to his/her manager or the Quality department
• Completes all necessary training in the area of Quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
• Immediately reports any dissatisfaction or complaint which is brought to their attention from a customer or patient regarding a Smith & Nephew product (e.g. in terms of quality, durability, reliability, safety or performance) to the complaints department

What will you need to be successful?

• Engineering degree (BSc/MSc) in Mechanical, Electronic, Microengineering, Manufacturing, or a related field — or equivalent experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the medical device industry

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13485 and related regulatory standards

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in quality tools and methods

• Proactive, team-oriented, and solution-driven mindset

• Fluent in French and English (German is an asset)

You. Unlimited.
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Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
Your Future: Pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).