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 2 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 in the Sports Medicine franchise. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to guide projects through design control and risk management, ensuring our products meet the highest standards. From design verification and usability testing to regulatory submissions and audit support, you'll be involved in every step of the product journey. You'll also contribute to manufacturing quality processes and continuously build your expertise in medical device standards and regulations.
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role means being proactive, detail-oriented and committed to quality. You'll bring experience and insight to a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
1. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
2. 2–5 years of experience in quality engineering, ideally within the medical device or regulated industry
3. Knowledge of ISO 14971, IEC 62304 and ISO 13485 is preferred
4. Strong time management, communication and teamwork skills
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our on our website www.smith-nephew.com
Your 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.