Quality Engineer

Smith & Nephew; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm in Hull is seeking a Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality operations and ensure compliance with global standards. The ideal candidate should have HNC level education and 3+ years of relevant experience. This role offers benefits including a hybrid working model, generous bonuses, and a focus on work/life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a quality or engineering role.
• Experience in Quality Assurance, ideally within Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals.
• Understanding of GMP, GDP, ISO 13485 and relevant medical device regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with global standards.
• Support change requests and update technical documentation.
• Investigate nonconformances and analyze data trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

HNC level education

Job description

Overview

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Join us in Hull as a Quality Engineer and help shape the future of medical technology. This is your chance to be part of a team that’s improving lives through innovation, precision and purpose. If you’re passionate about quality and thrive in a regulated environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Responsibilities

• As a Quality Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our supplier quality operations.


• You’ll collaborate with Business Unit leads to manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with global standards.


• From supporting change requests and updating technical documentation to investigating nonconformances and analyzing data trends, your work will directly impact the safety and effectiveness of our products.


• You’ll be part of a team that values accuracy, integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HNC level education with 3+ years’ experience in a quality or engineering role


• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Experience in Quality Assurance, ideally within Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals


• Understanding of GMP, GDP, ISO 13485 and relevant medical device regulations

Company culture and benefits

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.

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-customized, mentorship

Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts

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