Quality Engineer - Data Science

smithnephew; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Stock Options

Flexible personal/vacation time off

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account (Employer Con.)

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an enthusiastic Data Scientist to join the Quality team. You will apply advanced analytics and machine learning to improve product quality and optimize processes, collaborating with R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, Manufacturing, and IT.

Key responsibilities include building dashboards, performing root cause analyses, and developing predictive models for defect detection and process optimization.

Qualifications

• 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%.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Python/R/SQL

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+ Nephew 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

Training:

• Hands-On
• Team-Customized
• Mentorship

Extra Perks:

• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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