Sustaining Design Quality Engineering Manager

Smith & Nephew, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time

Wellness programs

Hybrid work model

EAP

Job summary

Smith+NePhew in Mansfield, MA, seeks a quality leader to drive excellence across the full product lifecycle. You will lead Sustaining Design Quality Engineers, influence strategic initiatives, and ensure safety, effectiveness, and compliance of medical technologies.

With 5+ years in a regulated environment, you will shape quality practices, mentor engineers, and collaborate across functions to meet regulatory requirements and audits. Hybrid work model in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in medical device or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sustaining Design Quality Engineers to support Joint Repair products.
• Drive product lifecycle management initiatives and allocate resources.
• Ensure robust design control practices and DHF integrity.
• Review and approve verification/validation, risk management, CAPAs, and design changes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Support regulatory submissions and represent design control during audits.
• Lead DHF assessments and gap analyses to drive compliance and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to develop quality engineering talent.
• Influence stakeholders and resolve complex quality, technical, and operational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Quality systems

Design control

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

CQE or Lead Auditor certification

Job description

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

Are you a quality leader passionate about driving excellence across the full product lifecycle? This is an opportunity to lead a high performing engineering team, influence strategic initiatives, and ensure life enhancing medical technologies remain safe, effective, and compliant. Based in Mansfield, MA, you will play a critical role in sustaining innovation while shaping quality practices across the organization.

What will you be doing?

• Leading a team of Sustaining Design Quality Engineers to support Joint Repair products across their lifecycle
• Driving product lifecycle management initiatives and strategically allocating resources to meet business needs
• Ensuring robust and compliant design control practices, maintaining Design History File integrity
• Reviewing and approving key quality deliverables including verification and validation, risk management, CAPAs, and design changes
• Partnering with cross functional teams to ensure products meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements
• Supporting regulatory submissions and representing design control activities during audits
• Leading DHF assessments and conducting gap analyses to drive compliance and continuous improvement
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to develop quality engineering talent
• Influencing stakeholders and resolving complex quality, technical, and operational challenges.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry or a similarly regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally and communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience driving design control activities and solving complex quality challenges
• CQE or Lead Auditor certification preferred

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $xxxx000.00 to $xxxxx.00 USD annually.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

In addition to base pay, we offer competitive bonus and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, generous PTO, paid company holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time annually, and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• medical leave programs
• parental leave
• generous PTO
• paid company holidays
• 8 hours of volunteer time annually
• a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

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 Purchase Plan, 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
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model for most professional roles
• Training: Hands On, Team Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

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Smith+NePhew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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