Design Quality Engineer 1

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.Join us in Coimbra as a Design Quality Engineer 1 and help shape the future of medical technology. This is your opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where innovation meets impact.What will you be doing?You’ll be part of our Quality team, supporting the development of new hardware and software products that improve lives. Working closely with senior quality engineers, you’ll help shape project plans, contribute to design control and risk management activities, and ensure our products meet the highest standards. From design verification and validation to usability testing and documentation, you’ll be involved in every step of the product journey. You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional teams and gain hands-on experience in manufacturing quality processes.What will you need to be successful?Success in this role means being curious, collaborative and committed to quality. You’ll be learning from experienced professionals while contributing your own ideas and energy.A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field0–3 years of experience in quality engineering, ideally within the medical device industryStrong time management and communication skillsA proactive approach to learning and working across teamsYou. 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: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website www.smith-nephew.comYour Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options.Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours so we can give back to our communities.Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more.Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles).Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community.We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.