Engineering Group Lead

Life Unlimited. At Smith and Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living

Lead and supervise the engineering team to ensure achievement of established objectives and goals. Support Production by identifying and implementing improvements that ensure a more stable process, the highest quality, and the lowest possible cost. Establish daily, weekly, and monthly priorities aligned with plant objectives and communicate them effectively, promoting continuous improvement in safety, employee development, product quality, on‑time delivery, and cost performance. 

What will you be doing?

• Promote a collaborative, motivating, and productive team environment. 

• Coordinate assigned tasks and distribute responsibilities fairly among team members. 

• Provide guidance and support for the professional development of team members. 

• Collaborate closely with other team leaders and departments to ensure organizational alignment and efficiency. 

• Evaluate team performance and provide constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement. 

• Identify training and development opportunities to strengthen team capabilities. 

• Manage assigned resources effectively and ensure compliance with schedules and quality standards. 

• Serve as a liaison between the team and management, communicating progress and challenges effectively. 

• Promote innovation and proactive problem-solving culture within the group. 

• Support achievement of annual corporate objectives and value stream goals to ensure a successful achievement of financial metrics and goals

• Lead and coordinate the technical analyses necessary to resolve product- or component-related issues appropriately and as quickly as possible.

• Lead the team to ensure the achievement of VST goals.

• Coordinate the group's OOTs. Receive, coordinate, investigate and follow up on Out of Tolerance reports issued to part owners within the group. Ensure they are handled in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

• Coordinate equipment, fixture, and process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) to ensure appropriate implementation in the manufacturing lines. 

• Coordinate manufacturing documentation including MPIs, BOMs, NCRs, Routers, ECNs, and Lab Notebooks. 

• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System, corrective and preventive actions, policies, and procedures. 

• Support occupational health and safety requirements and programs. 

• Using appropriate problem-solving techniques, document any nonconformities identified during the process within the area of responsibility.

• Coordinate initiatives to improve production lines by providing clear guidance and training to work teams, helping them to reduce process variability, increase productivity and prevent nonconformities, thereby ensuring product quality.

• Develop, implement and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

• Attend Design Verification meetings and provide appropriate feedback to ensure the proper line transfer process.

• Review and approve transfer documents for new products, ensuring they comply with current product standards.

You. Unlimited

Inclusion + Belonging - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your future:  stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transport and food, recognition program.

• Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours.

• Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave,  

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for more professional roles), flexible schedules.

• Training: Training program, unlimited learning.

• Extra perks: employees association, and more…