ManufacturingEngineer

**Life Unlimited.** At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Engineer I will provide dedicated SolidWorks CAD modeling and drafting support for new product development and sustaining engineering teams. The primary focus is maintaining, updating, and creating accurate 3D models and 2D drawings for medical device components, assemblies, and packaging in accordance with FDA and ISO 13485 standards. Create, modify, and maintain technical documentation and design records within a data management (PDM/PLM) environment, ensuring version control and traceability. Collaborate with cross-functional partners (R&D, engineering and quality) to ensure CAD models and drawings meet project requirements and timelines. This position executes CAD and documentation tasks under the direction of Engineers and does not hold independent design authority. This role builds foundational medical‑device CAD, documentation, and change‑control skills, with potential progression into Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Product Development roles. This position is a P1 level (internal use) **What will you be doing?** * **CAD Management:** Create, update, and manage 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings using **SolidWorks**. * **Engineering Changes (ECOs):** Process and implement redlines, markups, and engineering change orders (ECO) to update designs and documentation. Ensure all CAD updates are executed in accordance with approved ECOs and flow through drawings, BOMs, and PLM records. * **Legacy Data Conversion:** Convert older CAD files (PDFs, DXF) into modern, functional SolidWorks part and assembly files. * **Design Documentation:** Maintain Design History Files (DHF) and ensure CAD drawings accurately reflect released product configurations. * **Drafting Standards:** Ensure all drawings adhere to GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) standards and internal company templates. * **Collaboration:** Work with engineering, manu