Manufacturing Engineer I — Hybrid: Process Excellence

Smith & Nephew; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Process Engineer I to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for advanced medical technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product introductions and improve quality, efficiency, and compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), data analysis, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to lead cost-reduction projects and implement innovative manufacturing methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 0–3 years engineering experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Support product introductions through process development, validation, and readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Tool Design, and Engineering teams to improve performance.
• Document equipment validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and revalidation requirements.
• Collect and analyze process data to identify trends and improve process capability.
• Support cost reduction projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process optimization

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

0-3 years engineering experience

Tools

CAD tools

Data analysis software

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Smith+ Nephew in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Process Engineer I to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for advanced medical technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product introductions and improve quality, efficiency, and compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), data analysis, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to lead cost-reduction projects and implement innovative manufacturing methods.