Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Responsible for managing and continuously improving Quality Control (QC), with a focus on raw materials, incoming and in-process inspections. Ensures only compliant materials enter production through effective inspection systems, risk-based controls, escalation, and continuous improvement. Works closely with Supplier Quality, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering to proactively manage and contain material-related quality risks.
What will you be doing?
Develop and improve risk-based incoming inspection strategies, sampling plans, and inspection readiness based on supplier performance, material criticality, specifications, and quality trends.
Improve inspection capacity, accuracy, cycle time, and efficiency through MSA, validated inspection methods and tools, data analysis, digitalization, and automation.
Lead investigation and rapid containment of raw material quality issues, including escalation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions with Supplier Quality and Operations.
Manage the Material Review Board and nonconforming materials, including investigation, segregation, CAPA, complaints, corrective and preventive actions, and quality metrics.
Support training and competency development for QC inspectors and Operations teams on inspection methods, defect classification, sampling plans, and acceptance criteria.
Drive improvements in QC efficiency, automation, digitalization, data analytics, and inspection best practices.
Ensure incoming inspection activities comply with applicable standards, regulations, and internal procedures while maintaining documentation, traceability, and audit readiness.
What will you need to be successful?
You.Unlimited. 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. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account , Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
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Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place.
Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart.
Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win..
We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities.
Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
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