Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer (f/m/x) who will support time, quality and cost-efficient completion of design/manufacturing transfers, internal manufacturing projects, and manufacturing changes in collaboration with other stakeholders (Development, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Suppliers, Sending or Receiving Facilities and others).
What will you be doing?
• Lead design/manufacturing transfers, internal manufacturing projects, and manufacturing changes at Smith & Nephew Manufacturing AG within defined time, quality and cost boundaries
• Plan and control project execution, including scheduling, budgeting, progress tracking, and reporting to governance bodies
• Act as subject matter expert for manufacturing processes, including developing, characterising and implementing robust and compliant manufacturing solutions for advanced medical devices
• Perform and lead process risk assessments and process characterization or capability studies
• Provide technical support and consulting for changes and quality issues related to manufacturing, quality and suppliers
• Create and maintain compliant technical documentation related to the manufacturing processes (e.g. Design Dossier and DHF), as well as process specifications (DMR and MBOMs in Windchill PLM)
• Reports any deviation in product or process to manager or Quality department
• Completes all necessary training in Quality and GMP
Supplementary Tasks:
• Support elicitation and procurement of new manufacturing equipment
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction opportunities
• Other duties as assigned
What will you need to be successful?
• Engineering degree or HF or Technician grade with >3 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of quality control, risk mitigation and statistical process control techniques
• Analytical skills, problem solving methods and ability to develop long term solutions
• Knowledge of Lean management tools
• Skilled in office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to communicate and write documentation/reports in German and English
You. Unlimited.
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Skills Required
- Engineering degree or HF or Technician grade with >3 years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of quality control, risk mitigation and statistical process control techniques
- Analytical skills, problem solving methods and ability to develop long term solutions
- Knowledge of Lean management tools
- Skilled in office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to communicate and write documentation/reports in English
- Complete necessary training in Quality and GMP
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
Smith & Nephew Insights
What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
