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Smith+Nephew

Operational Quality 1

LocationUK - Hull Manufacturing
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentQuality
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live15h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have5
Educated to degree level with a minimum of 2.2 Hons or at least 3 years’ experience working within a quality related role within Medical Device / Pharmaceutical Industry e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 13485
Awareness / understanding of company products, processes, procedures and personnel/structure
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to manage workloads to ensure high standards are maintained
Root cause investigation and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Generous annual bonus
Pension schemes
Save as you earn share options
Flexible vacation
Paid holidays
Paid volunteering hours
Private health plan
Dental plan
Healthcare cash plan
Income protection
Life assurance
Hands on training
Mentorship
Gym discounts
Salary sacrifice bicycle scheme
Car scheme
Employee discounts
About the company
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
About the role
Smith Nephew is hiring Operational Quality 1, who will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
The job holder will be responsible for providing front-line Quality support and ensuring that the manufacturing value stream applies high-quality standards. They will also be responsible for the first-pass quality review of documentation and records, and for leading the investigation and disposition of non-conforming materials.
What will you be doing?
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Acting as the operational quality partner to the operations value stream structure.
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Supporting and deputies for the Value Stream Quality Engineer.
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Leading the timely review and release of intermediate and finished product documentation.
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Archiving quality documentation in accordance with site procedures.
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Generating CoAs/CoCs as required for manufactured products.
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Following documented processes to ensure that product disposition and the release of compliant products are performed within agreed lead times.
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Acting as an SME during audits relating to front-line quality issues.
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Performing raw material incoming inspection and sampling.
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Leading the containment, investigation, and disposition of non-conforming intermediate and finished products, including the management of NCs and CAPAs as required.
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Assisting with Change Control activities, ensuring outputs are correctly translated into procedures and effectively communicated.
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Assessing quality issues, implements containment actions, and determines the appropriate level of escalation within the Quality Management System (QMS).
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Providing cover, when required, for the review and release of final products (electronic release to market).
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Coordinating and managing raw material concession and shelf-life extension requests, ensuring compliance with the QMS and CAPA system
What will you need to be successful?
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Educated to degree level with a minimum of 2.2 Hons or at least 3 years’ experience working within a quality related role within Medical Device / Pharmaceutical Industry e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 13485
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Awareness / understanding of company products, processes, procedures and personnel/structure.
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Strong analytical and communication skills are essential together with the ability to manage workloads to ensure high standards are maintained.
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Root cause investigation and problem-solving skills are essential.
Onsite role.
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
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, so we can give back to our communities.
Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more.
Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship.
Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts.
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 and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.
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