Junior Manufacturing Engineer (f/m/x)

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

We are currently searching for a Junior Manufacturing Engineer (f/m/x) who will support design/manufacturing transfers, internal manufacturing projects, and manufacturing changes in collaboration with other stakeholders (Development, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Suppliers, Sending or Receiving Facilities and others).

What will you be doing?

• Lead design/manufacturing transfers, internal manufacturing projects, and manufacturing changes at Smith & Nephew Manufacturing AG within defined time, quality and cost boundaries
• Plan and control project execution, including scheduling, budgeting, progress tracking, and reporting to governance bodies 
• Act as subject matter expert for manufacturing processes, including developing, characterising and implementing robust and compliant manufacturing solutions for advanced medical devices
• Perform and lead process risk assessments and process characterization or capability studies, and
• Provide technical support and consulting for changes and quality issues related to manufacturing, quality and suppliers
• Create and maintain compliant technical documentation related to the manufacturing processes (e.g. Design Dossier and DHF), as well as process specifications (DMR and MBOMs in Windchill PLM)

Quality and Health & Safety (HSE) responsibilities:

• Knows and adheres to the quality policy of the company and the quality-related procedures and instructions
• Reports any deviation in product or process, of which he/she becomes aware, to his/her manager or the Quality department
• Completes all necessary training in the area of Quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
• Immediately reports any dissatisfaction or complaint which is brought to their attention from a customer or patient regarding a Smith & Nephew product (e.g. in terms of quality, durability, reliability, safety or performance) to the complaints department
• Complies with all health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and job hazard analyses applicable to specified job activities; including medical evaluations as required by job function
• Completes all required HSE training

Supplementary Tasks:

• Support elicitation and procurement of new manufacturing equipment
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

What will you need to be succesful?

• Engineering degree or HF or Technician grade with limited or no relevant work of experience
• Knowledge of quality control, risk mitigation and statistical process control techniques
• Analytical skills, problem solving methods and ability to develop long term solutions according
• Knowledge of Lean management tools
• Skilled in office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to communicate and to write documentation / reports in English

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We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. 

Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited. , life, culture, and benefits at S+N.

Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.