New · posted Oct 22
Smith+Nephew · Medical Devices
Quality Engineer 2
- Maple Plain, MN
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Open until filled
The role
Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Join Integrity Orthopaedics, now part of Smith+Nephew, as a Quality Engineer II in Maple Plain, Minnesota. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your quality engineering expertise to a growing medical device manufacturing operation, taking ownership of key quality activities while partnering across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.
What will you need to be successful?
- A bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A four year engineering degree is preferred.
- Experience independently leading investigations, improvement activities, or corrective action projects within medical devices or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of inspection methods, engineering drawings, measurement tools, sampling plans, quality documentation, and manufacturing process controls.
- Experience across multiple manufacturing quality functions is preferred, particularly receiving inspection, incoming quality control, supplier quality, sterile packaging, sterilization, and process validation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently with limited supervision and provide technical guidance to others. The role requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Before applying, please note that this position is not eligible for employer-sponsored immigration support. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require S+N sponsorship now or in the future to maintain that authorization.
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
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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!
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, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings.
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What you need
What you'll do
What will you be doing?
- Independently own and execute manufacturing quality objectives focused on product performance, process control, compliance, and scalability.
- Lead investigations into manufacturing and product quality events, including nonconformances, process issues, material discrepancies, and customer complaints, developing effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide hands on quality support for manufacturing processes, including sterile packaging and sterilization activities.
- Lead defined cross functional quality and continuous improvement projects, applying practical problem solving and lean quality principles.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Development, R&D, Purchasing, and Quality to integrate quality requirements into new and expanding manufacturing lines.
- Monitor supplier and incoming material quality performance and support supplier corrective actions.
- Apply inspection methods, engineering drawings and specifications, measurement tools, sampling plans, and nonconforming material controls.
- Provide technical guidance and training support to less experienced team members and inspection personnel.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and timely quality records while supporting compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Pay and benefits
$74,000 – $112,000 a year
Employer providedThe anticipated base compensation range for this position is 74,250.00 - 111,500.00 USD annually.
401k matching
Discounted stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid holidays and flexible time off
Parental leave
Where you'll work
Maple Plain, MNOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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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.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 23, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 22% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in Minnesota20 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US313 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $74,000 | — | $112,000 |
| Minnesota (middle half) | $92,000 | $97,500 | $109,125 |
| All US (middle half) | $102,500 | $119,000 | $137,500 |
This role: Smith+Nephew's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 23, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 927 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Smith+Nephew's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership7
- GMP and compliance6
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Quality systems and risk3
- Lab testing and methods2
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Validation and qualification1
Company hiring pulse
Smith+Nephew on Regulatory Jobs
- 13
- Open roles
- 11
- Distinct roles
- 8
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality9 69%
- Regulatory4 31%
By level
- Senior & Principal6 46%
- Associate & Specialist4 31%
- Manager2 15%
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Quality Engineer 2 at Smith+Nephew
Open until filled. $74K–$112K a year, employer provided.