Senior Sustainment Engineer Smith & Nephew - 3.7 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Adoption assistance Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Performance improvement leadership Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Quality records maintenance Production data analysis Defect resolution root cause analysis Production schedule optimization 3D printers Technical documentation Preventive action implementation Engineering process optimization Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Industrial equipment troubleshooting Factory operations documentation Corrective maintenance Professional development support Production validation processes Quality control documentation Team training Maintenance task scheduling Maintenance schedule development Compliance documentation 3D printing Mentoring Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Quality standards in production Collaboration with manufacturing teams Operational excellence initiatives Technical troubleshooting support Capacity planning Full Job Description Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you passionate about advanced manufacturing and continuous improvement? Join Smith+Nephew as a Senior Sustainment Engineer and become the technical leader responsible for sustaining and optimizing our metal additive manufacturing production processes. In this highly visible role, you will drive operational excellence, improve process capability, enhance equipment reliability, and support the production of innovative medical technologies that help improve patients' lives around the world. What will you be doing? Serve as the technical owner for metal additive manufacturing production processes, ensuring process stability, repeatability, and compliance. Drive initiatives to reduce scrap, improve yield, increase throughput, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness. Analyze production data to identify trends, opportunities, and sustainable process improvements. Develop and manage preventive maintenance strategies while partnering with Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Lead troubleshooting efforts, root cause investigations, and corrective and preventive actions related to process and equipment performance. Manage additive manufacturing build schedules and collaborate with Operations and Production Planning to maximize capacity utilization. Support validation activities including IQ, OQ, PQ, process qualifications, and revalidation efforts. Maintain manufacturing documentation, support audit readiness, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. Partner with cross functional teams including Quality, Regulatory, Maintenance, Operations, and Supply Chain to support manufacturing excellence and business growth. Mentor engineers and technical staff while promoting knowledge sharing and technical excellence. You. 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.

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, 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! 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. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community . We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on L inkedIn 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.