Senior Quality Control Manager

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

You will be responsible for Quality Control activities in an Orthopedics manufacturing environment across receiving inspection and metrology groups. The Quality Control manager will support, and sustain Smith & Nephew's quality system, ensure timely resolution of quality investigations and CAPAs, collaborate with manufacturing leaders to ensure product quality, lead quality improvement projects and ensure Good Manufacturing & Documentation Practices (GMP and GDP) in manufacturing operations. This is a people leader role.

What will you be doing?

• The Quality Manager is responsible for managing Quality Supervisors and other technical personnel within the receiving inspection and metrology environments.
• The candidate for this role will have strong technical and interpersonal skills.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to ensure product quality
• Lead CAPA investigations
• Responsible for leading product and process quality investigations in a timely manner
• Assure quality activities performed by other functions (in-process inspection performed by manufacturing, equipment and process validation, etc.) follow released procedures and are performed by adequately trained personnel.
• Responsible for training and development of staff
• Maintain key quality metrics/indicators to track performance and compliance.
• Use key metrics/indicators to implement quality process improvement projects
• Drive quality improvements using solid engineering tools such as SPC, Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC problem solving and report on status as necessary. Evaluates new inspection equipment, techniques and methods.
• Assure that the quality system is implemented such that certifications and registrations will be maintained; assure that proper communication with senior management is maintained; coordinate data collection for periodic Management Reviews.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Bachelor's in an Engineering discipline preferred.
• Licenses/ Certifications: ASQ CQM, CQE preferred
• 5+ years experience in Quality Compliance role in a medical device company. Strong analytical skills, problem solving techniques and statistical application experience.
• 2+ years' experience demonstrated in leading people/teams, organizing and managing projects and developing/coaching/guiding team members.
• Requires ability to assess current Smith & Nephew practices with external standards (GMP's, ISO 13485, EN, J-GMP, and MDD), guidance, and regulations.
• Must be able to provide and implement solutions to quality problems.

You. Unlimited.

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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: We offer 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 - Onsite role

Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Nephew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward.

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.