Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer; Maple Plain, MN

Position: Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Maple Plain, MN)
** Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Maple Plain, MN)
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I This is an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing 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 independently drives practical problem-solving on the manufacturing floor. This position offers a unique blend of startup pace and ownership, 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.
* Own and drive objectives related to manufacturing product performance, quality, and compliance in a fast-paced, scaling production environment.
* Lead and actively participate in lean quality and continuous improvement initiatives, fostering engagement across manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
* Investigate, own, and resolve manufacturing and product quality events, including nonconformances, process issues, and customer complaints, driving effective corrective and preventive actions.
* Provide hands-on quality support for critical manufacturing processes, including sterile packaging and sterilization activities, ensuring robust, compliant, and scalable processes.
* Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Development, and R&D to embed quality into new and expanding manufacturing lines.
* Monitor supplier performance metrics and lead corrective actions to address quality or delivery discrepancies.
* Provide technical guidance and practical problem-solving leadership, working cross-functionally to identify, assess, and resolve manufacturing and quality challenges.
* Ensure ongoing compliance with company quality policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements, with a strong focus on patient safety and product quality.
* Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
* Experience owning cross functional improvement and corrective action projects
* Self-starter with proven ability to successfully work with minimal supervision
* Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner with high attention to detail
* Medical Device or regulated industry experience
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Highly organized, accountable, and strong attention to detail
** Preferred Qualifications
*** 4-year engineering degree

Job Description – Senior Quality Engineer
* Experience supporting multiple Quality functions
* Demonstrated project management success
** Other:
** Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
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* ** Your Future:
** 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
* ** Work/Life Balance:
** Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
* ** Your Wellbeing:
** Medical, Dental, Vision, Health…