Senior R&D Engineer

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

Are you a Senior R&D Engineer who enjoys leading complex sustaining engineering projects and making a real impact on patient care? Join our Product Support team in Austin, TX, where you will play a critical role in supporting and improving released medical device designs used in minimally invasive and open surgical procedures around the world.
 

What will you be doing?

• Leading sustaining engineering projects for released medical device products, ensuring quality, cost and delivery targets are met

• Providing technical leadership and working cross functionally with Marketing, Quality, Regulatory and Manufacturing teams

• Developing and maintaining design control documentation including CAD models, drawings, specifications and verification and validation protocols

• Supporting supplier qualification and manufacturing changes, including review of IQ OQ PQ documentation

• Investigating on market product issues, identifying root causes and driving design solutions through verification, validation and production

• Mentoring and developing junior engineers while contributing to a collaborative and high performing team

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, advanced technical degree preferred

• 5 plus years of experience with a BS or 3 to 5 years with an MS in the medical device industry or another regulated industry

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in tolerance stack analysis, DFM and high precision components

• Hands on experience with high volume plastics, tooling and manufacturing processes

• Proficiency in SolidWorks and working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards

• Strong understanding of FDA and ISO design control requirements

• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and in cross functional teams

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, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, 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 

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  

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

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Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.