Sustaining Design Quality Engineering Manager
- Pay
- $96,750 – $145,000 per year
- Location
- Mansfield, MA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you a quality leader passionate about driving excellence across the full product lifecycle? This is an opportunity to lead a high performing engineering team, influence strategic initiatives, and ensure life enhancing medical technologies remain safe, effective, and compliant. Based in Mansfield, MA, you will play a critical role in sustaining innovation while shaping quality practices across the organization.
What will you be doing?
- Leading a team of Sustaining Design Quality Engineers to support Joint Repair products across their lifecycle
- Driving product lifecycle management initiatives and strategically allocating resources to meet business needs
- Ensuring robust and compliant design control practices, maintaining Design History File integrity
- Reviewing and approving key quality deliverables including verification and validation, risk management, CAPAs, and design changes
- Partnering with cross functional teams to ensure products meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements
- Supporting regulatory submissions and representing design control activities during audits
- Leading DHF assessments and conducting gap analyses to drive compliance and continuous improvement
- Providing technical leadership and mentorship to develop quality engineering talent
- Influencing stakeholders and resolving complex quality, technical, and operational challenges.
What will you need to be successful?
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry or a similarly regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams
- Ability to collaborate cross functionally and communicate effectively at all levels
- Experience driving design control activities and solving complex quality challenges
- CQE or Lead Auditor certification preferred
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $96,750.00 to $145,000.00 USD annually.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
In addition to base pay, we offer competitive bonus and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, generous PTO, paid company holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time annually, and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.
- You. Unlimited.
- We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
- Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
- Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account Employer Contribution of $500+ annually, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
- Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model for most professional roles
- Training: Hands On, Team Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks
- Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
From Smith & Nephew's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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