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At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.\nResponsible for managing and continuously improving Quality Control (QC), with a focus on raw materials, incoming and in-process inspections. Ensures only compliant materials enter production through effective inspection systems, risk-based controls, escalation, and continuous improvement. Works closely with Supplier Quality, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering to proactively manage and contain material-related quality risks.\nWhat will you be doing?\n\nRaw Material Quality & Incoming Inspection\nDevelop and improve risk-based incoming inspection strategies, sampling plans, and inspection readiness based on supplier performance, material criticality, specifications, and quality trends.\nInspection System Effectiveness & Capability\nImprove inspection capacity, accuracy, cycle time, and efficiency through MSA, validated inspection methods and tools, data analysis, digitalization, and automation.\nRaw Material Issue Escalation\nLead investigation and rapid containment of raw material quality issues, including escalation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions with Supplier Quality and Operations.\nNonconformance & Material Control\nManage the Material Review Board and nonconforming materials, including investigation, segregation, CAPA, complaints, corrective and preventive actions, and quality metrics.\nTraining & Capability Building\nSupport training and competency development for QC inspectors and Operations teams on inspection methods, defect classification, sampling plans, and acceptance criteria.\nContinuous Improvement & Digitalization\nDrive improvements in QC efficiency, automation, digitalization, data analytics, and inspection best practices.\nCompliance & Audit Readiness\nEnsure incoming inspection activities comply with applicable standards, regulations, and internal procedures while maintaining documentation, traceability, and audit readiness.\nWhat will you need to be successful?\nRequires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or a related field, with strong knowledge of Quality Control, incoming inspection, raw material quality, inspection methods, risk-based sampling strategies, and engineering specifications.\nThe ideal candidate should have practical knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as MSA, SPC, data analytics, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, DMAIC, CAPA, and MRB. A good understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820, together with Lean and Six Sigma principles, is important for managing nonconformances, investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.\nRequires 5-8 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Control within a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device industry. Experience in incoming inspection, inspection planning, supplier/material quality issues, and improving inspection efficiency and accuracy is required, with exposure to training or coaching QC inspectors or production personnel preferred.\nYou.Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. \nInclusion + Belonging - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/ \nWork/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day \nYour Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account , Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program \nFlexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles) \nTraining: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship\nStay connected by joining our Talent Community.\nWe're more than just a company - we'rea community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.\nCheck us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. 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