Quality Engineer – Data Science

Smith+Nephew; Pittsburgh (ND, Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Options

Paid Holidays

Flexible PTO

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Smith+Nephew is seeking a data science/quality analytics professional to join our Pittsburgh Quality team. You will collect and analyze quality data, build dashboards, and support CAPA activities using advanced statistics and ML techniques.

You will work across R&D, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and IT to drive data-driven improvements, develop predictive models, and apply open-source models for process optimization. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or related field
• 0–3 years of experience in data science, statistics, process improvement, or quality improvement
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Python, R, and/or SQL
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Understanding of quality methodologies including SPC, FMEA, and Six Sigma
• Excellent communication and collaboration across functions
• Exposure to regulated industries such as medical devices, life sciences, or healthcare is preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, analyze, and interpret quality data from multiple systems to identify trends and opportunities
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations for quality performance monitoring
• Support root cause investigations and CAPA using advanced analytical techniques
• Build and enhance predictive models for defect detection, process optimization, and quality monitoring
• Explore and apply machine learning and open-source models to support quality initiatives
• Partner with R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, Manufacturing, and IT to drive data-driven quality improvements
• Document, standardize, and maintain data workflows for consistency and reproducibility
• Participate in audits and provide data-driven insights for quality and compliance
• Handle large datasets and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Skills

Data Science

Statistics

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

SPC

FMEA

Six Sigma

Communication

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you passionate about using data science to solve complex quality challenges and drive meaningful improvements? Join our Quality team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where you will apply advanced analytics, statistical methods, and machine learning techniques to help enhance product quality, optimize processes, and support our mission of improving lives through innovative medical technology.

What will you be doing?

Collect, clean, analyze, and interpret quality related data from multiple internal systems to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations that support quality performance monitoring and decision making

Support root cause investigations and CAPA activities through advanced analytical and statistical techniques

Build and enhance predictive models for defect detection, process optimization, productivity improvement, and quality monitoring

Explore and apply machine learning and open-source models to support quality and operational excellence initiatives

Partner with cross functional teams across R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, Manufacturing, and IT to drive data driven quality improvements

Document, standardize, and maintain data workflows to ensure consistency, reproducibility, and compliance

Participate in audits and provide data driven insights to support quality and compliance activities

Handle and analyze large datasets while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

What will you need to be successful?

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred but not required

Typically, 0 to 3 years of experience through internships, co ops, academic research, or professional experience in data science, statistics, process improvement, or quality improvement

Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Python, R, and/or SQL

Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Understanding of quality methodologies including SPC, FMEA, and Six Sigma

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple functions

Exposure to regulated industries such as medical devices, life sciences, or healthcare is preferred

Willingness to travel up to 10%

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 Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

Your Future:

• 401k Matching Program
• 401k Plus Program
• Discounted Stock Options
• Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance:

• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day

Your Wellbeing:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

Extra Perks:

• Discounts on fitness clubs
• travel
• more!

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