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

What will you need to be successful?

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.

165 years of groundbreaking innovation requires a steadfast focus on what’s next. We’re passionate about you. You’re what’s next...

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).