Life. Unlimited. At SmithNephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We are currently looking for a Senior NPI Project Lead t o lead NPI projects and coordinate an implementation team to ensure quality and timely delivery of operational projects into any manufacturing facility within the organization. What will you be doing? Responsible for leading the methodical transfer of new products to manufacturing, influencing New Product Development activities cross functionally and across divisional groups. Identify and implement continuous improvements related to the methods, tools and processes used in the New Product Development Process. Develop processes to improve all aspects of New Product Development including, but not limited to: stage-gate process, project scheduling, resource management, process validation, speed-to-market, quality, documentation, reporting, metrics, etc. Provid ing guidance to the Project team to comply with all S&N Product Development, stage-gate, Design Control and Design Transfer procedures. Responsibility for resolving quality of work, timeliness or priority disputes within the Manufacturing Engineering Design Transfer elements of the New Product Development Pipeline. In conjunction with the quality group lead investigations, identify and implement corrective and preventative actions, provide the necessary engineering inputs to appropriately disposition material with minimal supervision. What will you need to be successful? S ignificant experience within medical manufacturing B.Eng or B.SC in Engineering, Science, or related field Previous working within New product introduction and design control / design transfer activities is essential and experience on managing delivery into operational areas of new products within wound main product groups of AWC / AWD in particular. Advanced understanding of project scheduling and reporting tools inclusive of risk registers, ability to create project plans for large complex projects. You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and 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 Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at SN. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at SN. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.