Manufacturing Engineer II
Smith & Nephew•Memphis, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will contribute to developing and improving manufacturing processes for orthopedic medical devices. You will execute validation activities, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment. In this role, you will develop technical depth in manufacturing while supporting larger projects and cross-functional initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
- 2–4 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated industry; medical device preferred.
- Experience with CNC machining, metal finishing (e.g., bead blast, grit blast, polishing), or additive manufacturing preferred.
- Familiarity with validation activities (URS, FDS, IQ, OQ, PQ, VRA) required.
- Working knowledge of GD&T and mechanical drawing interpretation.
- Knowledge of materials commonly used in orthopedic implants (Titanium, Cobalt Chrome, Stainless Steel, medical-grade plastics).
- Proficiency with CAD tools (Siemens NX) preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Engineering desired
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and sustain manufacturing methods, process documentation, and operating procedures for assigned product lines.
- Support new equipment installations and validation activities, including: User Requirement Specifications (URS), Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and Validation Risk Assessment (VRA).
- Conduct process troubleshooting and data analysis to improve yield, reduce variation, and prevent recurrence of non-conformances.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, NPD, Operations, and Maintenance) to optimize manufacturability and compliance.
- Support continuous improvement and lead cost-reduction initiatives.
- Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, routers, and validation reports.
- Assist in developing Process Maps, pFMEAs, MSA plans, and control plans for process risk analysis.
- Contribute to the introduction and transfer of new products or processes into manufacturing.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager or Senior Engineer.
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
