Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Maple Plain, MN)

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Maple Plain, MN)

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I This is an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join Integrity Orthopaedics, a recently acquired medical device startup now part of Smith & Nephew. With the backing and resources of a global organization, Integrity Orthopaedics is focused on scaling its manufacturing operations at its Maple Plain, Minnesota site while maintaining the agility and hands-on culture of a startup.

This role is ideal for a well-rounded quality engineer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-growing manufacturing environment and is energized by building and scaling processes. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will be a key partner to Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, and Process Development, helping to embed quality into expanding production lines while supporting continuous improvement activities across the site.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on quality engineer who takes ownership, applies lean quality principles, and independently drives practical problem-solving on the manufacturing floor. This position offers a unique blend of startup pace and ownership, combined with the structure, standards, and support of a larger medical device organization.

In all actions, this person shall demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

What will you be doing?

• Own and drive objectives related to manufacturing product performance, quality, and compliance in a fast-paced, scaling production environment.

• Lead and actively participate in lean quality and continuous improvement initiatives, fostering engagement across manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.

• Investigate, own, and resolve manufacturing and product quality events, including nonconformances, process issues, and customer complaints, driving effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Provide hands-on quality support for critical manufacturing processes, including sterile packaging and sterilization activities, ensuring robust, compliant, and scalable processes.

• Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Development, and R&D to embed quality into new and expanding manufacturing lines.

• Monitor supplier performance metrics and lead corrective actions to address quality or delivery discrepancies.

• Provide technical guidance and practical problem-solving leadership, working cross-functionally to identify, assess, and resolve manufacturing and quality challenges.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with company quality policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements, with a strong focus on patient safety and product quality.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Experience owning cross functional improvement and corrective action projects

• Self-starter with proven ability to successfully work with minimal supervision

• Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner with high attention to detail

• Medical Device or regulated industry experience

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Highly organized, accountable, and strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree Job Description – Senior Quality Engineer

• Experience supporting multiple Quality functions

• Demonstrated project management success

Other: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

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• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement  

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vis