Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer

At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Join us in Hull as a Senior Quality Engineer and help shape the future of wound medical devices. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a global organization that values innovation, quality and continuous improvement.

What Will You Be Doing?

You'll be the guardian of quality for Smith+Nephew's wound medical devices, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety and performance. From supporting supplier quality engineering and managing non-conformities and CAPAs, to driving continuous improvement and collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll be at the centre of quality excellence. You'll work closely with Hull Site Quality, CMO Operations and Engineering leaders, and even deputise for the Director of Supplier Quality when needed. This is a role where your expertise will be valued and your voice heard.

What Will You Need To Be Successful?

Success in this role means being a trusted expert and a proactive problem solver.

You'll bring:

• A degree in life sciences or engineering, with over 5 years of relevant experience
• Deep knowledge of ISO 14971, ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations and GMP standards
• Experience in regulated environments and a strong understanding of risk management and design control
• The ability to lead quality initiatives, communicate clearly and work collaboratively across teams

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion + Belonging - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving
• 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.
• Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance, and more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-on, team-customised, and mentorship-based development.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes, and many other employee discounts.

If you share our passion for pioneering innovation and can demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined, we would love to hear from you. We continue to actively build an environment where every individual can fulfil their potential and be proud ambassadors for Smith & Nephew, our customers and their patients. We value the diversity of our people and welcome applications from everyone.