Smith+Nephew

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Smith+Nephew  •  Alajuela, CR (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that removes the limits of life.

Are you passionate about quality? In this position you will be responsible for providing support and planning, controlling, and ensuring the quality of products, processes, and validations in accordance with the quality regulations and standards governing the manufacture of medical devices.

What will you be doing?

  • Provide support in quality statistics and engineering, including sampling plans, dimensional tolerances, inspection methodologies, GR&R analyses, validations, qualifications, and transfers.

  • Manage and provide support for the resolution of product-related Non-Conformances. Additionally, implement and deliver training on the Non-Conforming Product Control and quarantine process.

  • Provide support for the generation and resolution of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) related to products and processes associated with the manufacturing operation.

  • Coordinate and provide support for continuous improvement processes in manufacturing processes as well as in inspection/quality processes.

  • Coordinate failure analyses, corrective and preventive actions to respond to customer complaints.

What do you need to succeed in this position?

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.

  • Licenses/certifications: Desirable certification as Quality Engineer (e.g., CQE from ASQ).

  • Desirable Green Belt and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

  • Experience: More than 5 years of prior experience in Quality Engineering positions in the Medical Device Industry or related field.

  • Languages: Advanced English (B2+).

  • Other: Microsoft Office proficiency.

  • Statistical software proficiency.

  • Competencies: Working under multiple demands, sense of urgency, good interpersonal relationships, analytical reasoning, proactivity, assertive communication, negotiation skills, attention to detail, and adaptability to change.

You.Unlimited.

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Other reasons why you'll love being here

  • Your finances: stock purchase program, referral bonus, transportation and food subsidy, recognition program

  • Work/life balance: Additional days off, birthday off, volunteer hours

  • Your wellbeing: Company physician, gym, life insurance, health campaigns, legal, psychological and financial assistance program

  • Flexibility Flexible schedules, possibility of remote work depending on role functions

  • Training: Training programs, unlimited learning tools

  • Extra benefits: Employee Association and more...

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About Smith+Nephew

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.

Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Watford, GB
Year Founded
1856
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