Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Alajuela, Costa Rica)
LocationCR - Alajuela, Coyol
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live6h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have14
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
More than 5 years of prior experience in Quality Engineering positions in the Medical Device Industry or related field
Advanced English (B2+)
Microsoft Office proficiency
Statistical software proficiency
Working under multiple demands
Sense of urgency
Good interpersonal relationships
Analytical reasoning
Proactivity
Assertive communication
Negotiation skills
Attention to detail
Adaptability to change
Nice to have2
Desirable certification as Quality Engineer (e.g., CQE from ASQ)
Desirable Green Belt and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Skills
Microsoft Office
statistical software
Benefits
Stock purchase program
Referral bonus
Transportation subsidy
Food subsidy
Recognition program
Additional days off
Birthday off
Volunteer hours
Company physician
Gym
Life insurance
Health campaigns
Legal assistance
Psychological assistance
Financial assistance
Flexible schedules
Remote work
Training programs
Employee association
About the company
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that removes the limits of life.
About the role
Are you passionate about quality? In this position you will be responsible for providing support and planning, controlling, and ensuring the quality of products, processes, and validations in accordance with the quality regulations and standards governing the manufacture of medical devices.
What will you be doing?
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Provide support in quality statistics and engineering, including sampling plans, dimensional tolerances, inspection methodologies, GR&R analyses, validations, qualifications, and transfers.
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Manage and provide support for the resolution of product-related Non-Conformances. Additionally, implement and deliver training on the Non-Conforming Product Control and quarantine process.
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Provide support for the generation and resolution of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) related to products and processes associated with the manufacturing operation.
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Coordinate and provide support for continuous improvement processes in manufacturing processes as well as in inspection/quality processes.
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Coordinate failure analyses, corrective and preventive actions to respond to customer complaints.
What do you need to succeed in this position?
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
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Licenses/certifications: Desirable certification as Quality Engineer (e.g., CQE from ASQ).
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Desirable Green Belt and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
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Experience: More than 5 years of prior experience in Quality Engineering positions in the Medical Device Industry or related field.
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Languages: Advanced English (B2+).
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Other: Microsoft Office proficiency.
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Statistical software proficiency.
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Competencies: Working under multiple demands, sense of urgency, good interpersonal relationships, analytical reasoning, proactivity, assertive communication, negotiation skills, attention to detail, and adaptability to change.
You.Unlimited.
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on diversity. Learn more about Inclusion Groups on our website.
Other reasons why you’ll love being here
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Your finances: stock purchase program, referral bonus, transportation and food subsidy, recognition program
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Work/life balance: Additional days off, birthday off, volunteer hours
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Your wellbeing: Company physician, gym, life insurance, health campaigns, legal, psychological and financial assistance program
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Flexibility: Flexible schedules, possibility of remote work depending on role functions
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Training: Training programs, unlimited learning tools
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Extra benefits: Employee Association and more…
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