OverviewLife Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!We have a great opportunity to join our New Product Introduction team as a Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer. You\'ll contribute to the development of our next-generation wound care products, making a significant impact not just on S+N, but more importantly, on our customers!What does the life of a Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer look like?It\'s product and process development, straddling the early design concepts versus the operations and manufacturing processes. This role will act as an anchor, guiding early product design phases and delivering a manufacturing process that will produce our products to specification, while doing so efficiently. It will require innovation, thought, teamwork, and leadership.How you will contribute:

Provide technical guidance to project and technical teams to ensure all new products introduced into the Wound franchise from NPD are designed for manufacture. Be a subject matter expert within the Wound franchise for the Design transfer process, ensuring Medical devices transferred into Operations are compliant and value adding. Ensure that the end product meets or exceeds business expectations in terms of market need, quality, manufacturability, cost, and availability. Influence New Product Development under guidance from the senior team, using the design transfer process. Align to project timelines and identify opportunities to accelerate time-to-market while maintaining project deliverables.

Qualifications

Education in a relevant engineering background, such as a B.ENG degree or equivalent experience or Higher National Certificate. Previous experience in an engineering bias role with an understanding of and passion for the manufacturing process. Experience with NPI and supplier relationship management would be advantageous, but not crucial.

You. Unlimited.We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion + Belonging — Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving. Your Future — Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options. Work/Life Balance — Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays, and paid volunteering hours. Your Wellbeing — Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance, and more. Flexibility — Hybrid working model (for most professional roles). Training — Hands-on, team-customized, and mentorship-based development. Extra Perks — Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes, and other employee discounts.

ApplicationsIf you share our passion for pioneering innovation and can demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined, we would love to hear from you.We continue to actively build an environment where every individual can fulfil their potential and be proud ambassadors for Smith & Nephew, our customers and their patients. We value the diversity of our people and welcome applications from everyone. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. 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 to learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr