Senior Digitization Engineer

Smith+Nephew•Memphis, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We are looking for a Senior Digitization Engineer to help accelerate our Manufacturing 4.0 journey. This is an opportunity to shape the future of our digital manufacturing landscape, influence global operations, and bring innovative technologies to life in a world class medical technology business. What will you be doing?

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science
Minimum 5 years’ experience working in global cross functional technical environments
Understanding of manufacturing KPIs and performance metrics
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners
Strong communication skills including written verbal and presentation capabilities

Responsibilities

Leading strategic digital manufacturing initiatives that advance Manufacturing 4.0 across global sites
Translating user needs and business requirements into system architectures and technical specifications
Collaborating with Operations, Manufacturing IT, Operational Excellence, and Data Analytics to deliver scalable digital solutions
Identifying and implementing technologies for automated data collection, IIoT connectivity, and advanced data visualization
Providing advanced technical support and lifecycle ownership of global OT applications
Supporting manufacturing sites with local digital manufacturing initiatives
Providing Design for Automation input to New Product Development teams
Driving continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, cost, and manufacturing performance
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality system requirements