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Smith+Nephew

Global medical devices for orthopedics

Quality Engineering Manager

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSuzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in quality and engineering-related work, including at least 3 years in a management role.
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485, quality tools, statistics, and process control.
  • A strong technical background and problem-solving skills.
  • A bachelor's degree or above.
  • At least 3 years of experience working within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Good awareness and understanding of company products, processes, and procedures.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to manage people.
  • Good written and oral English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team investigating quality incidents and complaints and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
  • Proactively identify and resolve quality-related opportunities; investigate issues, define solutions, and direct their implementation.
  • Perform regular statistical trend analysis and reviews to assess process quality capability and quality-control acceptance, and initiate activities accordingly.
  • Manage supplier and intercompany quality to ensure raw-material and component quality performance.
  • Participate in generating, approving, and reviewing validation studies, capability studies, failure mode and effects analysis, measurement system analysis, computerized system validation, and control plans, as required.
  • Lead or participate in risk analysis based on manufacturing experience, where necessary.
  • Develop quality metrics and indicators to track performance; analyze data to develop and implement improvements.
  • Lead actions to improve product quality and identify areas for improvement.
  • Proactively manage and develop team-member performance through performance management, training, and development to meet business needs and objectives.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485, MDR, QMSR, and NMPA, and revise procedures as needed to meet compliance objectives.
  • Observe workplace occupational health and safety standards and ensure procedures are understood and applied in accordance with the Wound Management Policy.
  • Perform other tasks authorized by the leader.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Six Sigma is a strong plus.

About the Company

Smith+Nephew

Global medical devices for orthopedics

Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company that designs and makes medical devices for orthopaedics, sports medicine, and advanced wound care. Its products help surgeons treat joints and soft tissues and support patient recovery, including knee repair systems, single-use negative pressure wound therapy devices, and other extremity orthopaedic products. These devices are used in hospitals and clinics to perform procedures and support healing, often after surgery or injury. The company differentiates itself with a broad, worldwide product portfolio and collaborations with healthcare organizations to improve care and efficiency for patients and providers. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes, streamline medical procedures, and expand access to advanced medical solutions around the world.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watford, United Kingdom
Founded
1856

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