Full-Time

Quality Assurance Engineer 1

Posted on 6/1/2026

Smith+Nephew

Smith+Nephew

10,001+ employees

Global medical devices for orthopedics

No salary listed

Memphis, TN, USA

Hybrid

Category
QA & Testing
Required Skills
Minitab
Visio
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical, Biomedical, Packaging, or related Engineering discipline is required.
  • 0 to 2 years of experience in the medical device industry or another regulated environment is required.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with Global teams, and build productive relationships.
  • Effective project and time management, able to work independently and within cross functional team environments.
  • Requires proficiency using PC Applications including Microsoft Word, Minitab, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and Excel.
  • Interacts with peers and management in other functional departments, as well as frequent interaction with production associates and external suppliers of equipment and materials.
Responsibilities
  • Supports new product development and implementation via the project quality plans which may include needed inspection, test, and audit procedures
  • Assist with identification of needed reliability testing, storage stability testing, biological testing, and sterilization adoptions
  • Identification and procurement of needed gauges, equipment, etc.
  • Work with Product Development team to perform design control activities for product revision and line extensions which may include risk assessments, test plan review, gaging and measurement studies, process verification and validation
  • Participate in post market surveillance process and coordinates monthly PMS trend reviews as assigned
  • Participate as a trainer in Quality Control and Manufacturing employee training programs
  • Develop and work with area teams to implement continuous quality improvement programs which may include vendor verification for ship to stock, design of experiments to identify and control process variables, elimination of lot inspection and initiation of process audit activities, and installation of statistical and non-statistical process controls
Desired Qualifications
  • None

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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What believers are saying

  • Recent launches drove over 60% of 2025 growth.
  • LEAF and RENASYS EDGE emphasize measurable workflow savings for hospitals.
  • Integrity Orthopaedics and Atracsys expand sports medicine and digital surgery capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • China pricing reforms compress orthopaedics and wound-care margins.
  • US reimbursement changes threaten robotics and implant adoption.
  • CORI XT faces entrenched competitors and a still-thin installed base.

What makes Smith+Nephew unique

  • Smith+Nephew spans orthopaedics, sports medicine, and advanced wound care globally.
  • CORI XT extends handheld robotics from knees into shoulders and hips.
  • Its portfolio combines devices, digital planning, navigation, and wound-monitoring software.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Parental Leave

Fertility Treatment Support

Family Planning Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Volunteer Time Off

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Discounted Stock Options

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/vacation?

Paid Sick Leave

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 4th, 2026
Smith & Nephew reports $6.2B revenue with 5.3% growth and 53% jump in free cash flow

Smith & Nephew reported strong full-year 2025 results, with revenue of $6.2 billion representing 5.3% underlying growth and 6.1% reported growth. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $1.7 billion, growing 6.2% on an underlying basis. The medical device company achieved 160 basis points of margin expansion, with trading profit of $1.2 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $1.02, up 21%. Free cash flow increased 52.5% year-on-year to $840 million, enabling completion of a $500 million share buyback programme. Innovation drove over 60% of growth, with products launched in the past five years delivering double-digit growth across all business units. For 2026, the company expects 6% organic revenue growth and 8% trading profit growth to around $1.3 billion, though it faces headwinds from Chinese pricing reforms and US reimbursement changes.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 25th, 2026
Smith & Nephew signs exclusive US distribution deal with RMR Ortho for A'TOMIC Nitinol Fixation System

Smith+Nephew has signed an exclusive US distribution agreement with RMR Ortho to add the A'TOMIC Nitinol Fixation System to its Trauma, Foot & Ankle and Hand & Wrist portfolio. The partnership enables Smith+Nephew to expand its participation in high-frequency fracture and arthrodesis procedures whilst utilising its existing Extremities and Trauma sales channel. The dynamic compression fixation solution complements the company's current technologies. Scott Gunn, Vice President of US Marketing at Smith+Nephew, said the collaboration reflects the company's disciplined approach to portfolio expansion and continued focus on driving sustainable growth.

Investegate Ltd
Jan 12th, 2026
Smith+Nephew acquires Integrity Orthopaedics for $225M plus $225M in performance payments

Smith+Nephew has acquired Integrity Orthopaedics for an initial $225 million cash payment, plus up to $225 million in performance-based payments over five years. The deal strengthens Smith+Nephew's sports medicine portfolio with the Tendon Seam rotator cuff repair technology. Founded in 2020, Integrity Orthopaedics developed the innovative system to address high failure rates in traditional rotator cuff repairs. The technology uses patented micro-anchors and continuous suture designed to deliver stronger repairs and lower re-tear rates. Early clinical results show reduced pain and shorter recovery times. The rotator cuff repair market performs approximately 500,000 procedures annually in the US, valued at $875 million. The acquisition, expected to close by end of January 2026, will be financed from existing cash facilities and is expected to be accretive to trading profit margin by 2028.

Startupticker.ch
Jun 2nd, 2025
Smith & Nephew acquires Atracsys to expand its digital surgery ecosystem

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The Manila Times
Mar 11th, 2025
Smith+Nephew to showcase advanced Orthopaedic Reconstruction technologies for Robotics, Knees, Hips, and Shoulders at AAOS 2025

Smith+Nephew to showcase advanced Orthopaedic Reconstruction technologies for robotics, knees, hips, and shoulders at AAOS 2025.

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