Life. Unlimited.At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.Join our team in Hull as a Quality Engineer and help us shape the future of medical technology. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a role that blends technical expertise with continuous improvement, all within a supportive and inclusive environment.
What will you be doing?
As a Quality Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing operations, ensuring everything we produce meets the highest standards.
1. You’ll guide teams across the factory, helping them stay compliant with GMP and GDP regulations.
2. You’ll lead investigations into non-conforming products, drive corrective actions, and support the introduction of new products with robust inspection plans and validation documentation.
3. Whether it’s analyzing returned products or improving local procedures, your work will directly influence the quality and safety of our medical devices.
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role means being a proactive problem solver with a strong technical foundation. You’ll need to be confident working across teams and passionate about driving quality improvements.
4. A degree in quality, science, engineering or business management, or equivalent experience
5. Solid understanding of GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and FDA QSR standards
6. Six Sigma Green Belt and ISO13485 lead audit training preferred
7. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate clearly and manage multiple priorities
Inclusion and Belonging:Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about ouron our websitewww.smith-nephew.com
Your Future:Generous annual bonus and 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
Your Wellbeing:Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more
Training:Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship
Extra Perks:Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts