## Quality EngineerApplylocations: UK - Hull Manufacturingtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R90066**Life Unlimited.** At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.Smith+Nephew is hiring **Quality Engineers.**Join our team as a Quality Engineer and help bring our “Life Unlimited” purpose to life by ensuring the quality of life-changing medical devices.You’ll take ownership of monitoring and improving quality performance through the effective application of statistical process control (SPC) and data-driven quality metrics, using insights to proactively identify risks, drive process stability, and enable continuous improvement.Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, and NPI teams, you will help embed a culture of quality excellence and informed decision-making.We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. A strong understanding of quality principles is essential, with proven experience in process monitoring and delivering measurable process improvements.**What will you be doing?*** Act as Quality Lead for a specific Manufacturing Value Stream.* Provide day‐to‐day quality engineering support to manufacturing, ensuring timely resolution of nonconformances.* Lead structured root cause analysis using Six Sigma and Lean problem‐solving tools (5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, 8D).* Assist manufacturing in establishing and maintaining process controls, inspection plans, and quality checkpoints.* Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) including Gage R&R studies to ensure measurement reliability.* Use statistical analysis to identify trends and recommend preventive actions.* Independently support change control including risk assessments, verification/validation, and documentation review.* Evaluate the quality impact of product and process changes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.* Support readiness activities for introduction of new or updated products/processes into manufacturing.* Support maintenance of risk management files (PFMEA, DFMEA, hazard analysis) across the product lifecycle.* Develop and execute validation plans and protocols for manufacturing processes, equipment, and inspection methods.* Perform process capability analysis (Cp, Cpk) and contribute to statistical experiment design (DOE).* Act as subject matter expert during audits and support preparation activities.* Lead or contribute to CAPA initiatives with strong root cause analysis and verification of effectiveness.* Ensure excellent documentation aligned with GDP and regulatory expectations.* Collect, analyse, and interpret data related to quality performance (scrap, defects, yields, complaints).* Prepare and present quality metrics to cross‐functional stakeholders.* Lead and support Six Sigma–based continuous improvement projects focused on yield improvement, defect reduction, and process capability enhancement.* Conduct structured investigations into returned products and customer complaints.* Collaborate with suppliers, test labs, and engineering functions to resolve issues.* Partner with Manufacturing, R&D, NPI, DQA, process engineering and QC to apply quality principles across the product lifecycle.**What will you need to be successful?*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline required (eg, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science).* Experience in a regulated industry (medical devices preferred).* Demonstrated experience applying Six Sigma tools (e.g., DMAIC, MSA, SPC, DOE, capability analysis).* Experience conducting Measurement System Analysis and Gage R&R studies.* Experience with root cause analysis, validation, and risk management.* Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical data.* Effective communication and cross‐functional collaboration skills.**Preferred**Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification2–5 years of quality engineering experience in a regulated environment.Experience with CAPA ownership and statistical data analysis.Familiarity with design transfer and sustaining engineering processes.**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 our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.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. **Flexibility:** Hybrid working model (for most professional roles). **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.Hybrid role
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