Quality Engineer; Maple Plain, MN

Position: Quality Engineer (Maple Plain, MN)
## Quality Engineer (Maple Plain, MN)
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** Life Unlimited.
** At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join Integrity Orthopaedics, a recently acquired medical device startup now part of Smith & Nephew. With the backing and resources of a global organization, Integrity Orthopaedics is focused on scaling its manufacturing operations at its Maple Plain, Minnesota site while maintaining the agility and hands-on culture of a startup.

This role is ideal for a well-rounded quality engineer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-growing manufacturing environment and is energized by building and scaling processes. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will be a key partner to Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, and Process Development, helping to embed quality into expanding production lines while supporting continuous improvement activities across the site.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on quality engineer who takes ownership, applies lean quality principles, and drives practical problem-solving on the manufacturing floor. This position offers a unique blend of startup pace, combined with the structure, standards, and support of a larger medical device  all actions, this person shall demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
** What will you be doing?
*** Support and contribute to objectives related to manufacturing product performance, quality, and compliance in a fast-paced, scaling production environment, escalating issues when needed.
* Participate in lean quality and continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating across manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to help identify opportunities and implement improvements.
* Investigate and assist in resolving manufacturing and product quality events, including nonconformances, process issues, and customer complaints, while contributing to effective corrective and preventive actions.
* Provide hands-on quality support for key manufacturing processes, including sterile packaging and sterilization activities, helping maintain robust, compliant, and scalable processes.
* Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Development, and R&D to support and integrate quality into new and expanding manufacturing lines.
* Monitor supplier performance metrics and support corrective actions to address quality or delivery discrepancies.
* Provide technical support and contribute to practical problem-solving efforts, collaborating cross functionally to help identify, assess, and resolve manufacturing and quality challenges.
* Maintain compliance with company quality policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements, consistently supporting a culture of patient safety and product quality.
** What will you need to be successful?
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* Education:

*** Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
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* Experience:

*** Experience in medical devices or another regulated manufacturing environment is required
* Experience owning cross functional improvement and corrective action projects
* Demonstrated project management success.
** Competences:
*** Good written and oral communication skills.
* Highly organized, accountable, and strong attention to detail.
* Self-motivated and capable of managing day-to-day responsibilities with moderate supervision
* Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner with high attention to detail.
** Other:
** Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
** 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
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* ** Your Future:
** 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted…