Smiths Medical

Our Purpose

Provide innovative solutions and superior support to help healthcare professionals and providers ensure safety, enhance patient outcomes, and improve the total cost of care.

At Smiths Medical, we are passionate about improving and saving the lives of patients through high quality, innovative medical devices and services. We are a leading global manufacturer of specialty medical devices that provides innovative and lifesaving solutions for the world’s healthcare markets. Specializing in Infusion Therapy, Vascular Access, Vital Care, and Specialty Products & Services, our products are found in hospital, emergency, home and specialty care environments and are used during critical and intensive care, surgery, post-operative care and for support in managing chronic illness.

Through a combination of organic growth and acquisition, Smiths Group has become a leading technology-driven global engineering company and a top 100 London Stock Exchange-listed company.

Smiths Group was founded by Samuel Smith in 1851 as a family clock and watch business, it pioneered both the milometer and the first British speedometer at the beginning of the 20th Century. When the first powered aircraft took off, Smiths took the opportunity to build an instrument-based business that became central to its fortunes. Smiths Aviation and Marine division was created in 1958. During the same year, Smiths acquired a controlling interest in Portland Plastics, which was the beginning of the Medical Systems business. In 1960, the Industrial division was formed, which was mainly concerned with industrial instrumentation.

In the decades that followed, Smiths became more diversified and increasingly international. Adoption of the Smiths Industries Ltd. name in 1965 reflected the wider markets served. By the late 1970s, clocks and watches accounted for a minimal proportion of turnover.
And, in 1983, Smiths ceased to be a direct supplier of equipment to the European motor industry.

By the early 1980s, 40 per cent of all profits were earned outside the UK.

The foundations of the growth-oriented company that Smiths is today were laid in the 1980s and 1990s. In the early 1980s, the decentralised structure and management style were established. In 1984, the company was reorganised into three operating divisions: Industrial, Medical Systems, and Aerospace and Defence. Smiths then proceeded to strengthen its divisions by acquisition buying US avionics business Lear Siegler Holdings Corp in 1987, and US medical devices business Deltec in 1994.

In the first few years of the 21st Century, Smiths has evolved rapidly. In December 2000, it merged with the TI Group to create a new UK leader in high-performance engineering. The merger substantially enlarged the company and in particular gave it a much stronger position in the fast-consolidating aerospace industry. TI had been a major engineering company since 1919 and its focus was now on aerospace systems and equipment under the Dowty name and specialty sealing products. In 2003, Smiths established a fourth division, Detection, dedicated to the fast-changing market for equipment to detect weapons, explosives, contraband or other harmful substances. This was part of a broader reorganisation to sharpen the focus of Smiths' divisions on growth markets.

At Smiths Medical, we’re passionate about providing innovative, lifesaving solutions for customers around the world. Whether you’re interested Marketing, R&D, Sales or Human Resources, every role within our organization makes a positive impact on our customers’ lives. Join us at one of our locations around the world to unleash your potential and help make Smiths Medical an incredible place to work and grow. Click the map below to find an opportunity near you.

As one of the ive divisions of Smiths Medical Group PLC, we touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are 7,850 colleagues in more than 30 countries, forcused on providing innovative, lifesaving solutions for patients aroungd the world

OUR VALUES AT A GLANCE

We are proud to be Smiths, pushing boundaries to deliver innovative solutions for the world’s challenges.

1. Integrity - We do the right thing, every time
2. Respect - We respect each other, value different perspectives and cultures, and act inclusively
3. Ownership - We make and keep commitments
4. Customer Focus - We are valued and trusted partners in all we do
5. Passion - We learn and innovate together to deliver excellence and win

Total Rewards & Employee Involvement

At Smiths Medical, we provide more than a salary. Total Rewards is everything you receive as an employee - your pay, health care benefits, wellness programs, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Health and Insurance

Each year, you have the opportunity to choose the health and insurance benefits that are right for you and your family. You have choices in these areas:

- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Insurance Long and Short Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness and Preventive Health Programs

Smiths Medical provides you with tools and resources to help you achieve your health and financial wellness goals. Programs include:

Wellness credit for participating in the Preventative Health program

Retirement

Smiths Medical’s savings and retirement benefits are designed to help you reach your future retirement goals. The plans are designed to work together, including a 401(k) plan with matching contributions of 50% up to the first six percent and an employer funded retirement benefit.

Work/Life Benefits

We believe hard work is important, but we also know a balance is essential. These programs are designed to help you with your work and personal life and include:

- Paid time off
- Education Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Car Discount Programs
- On-site Fitness Center*
- Cafeteria with Starbucks*
- Employee discounts on cell phones, electronics, and entertainment
*not available at all sites

STEM Outreach Committee

The mission of the STEM Outreach Committee is to perform activities that inspire the next generation's interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through the use of Smiths Medical technologies while engaging employees' passion for science and engineering. 

Women's Leadership Network

Smiths Medical established the Women's Leadership Network (WLN) in 2011 to develop strategies, plans and programs that will attract, develop and retain high performing women to drive company goals. The charter of the WLN is to increase the representation of women in leadership to drive a high performing company by influencing through our 5 pillars of success: ATTRACT, RETAIN, DEVELOPMENT, ENGAGE and COMMIT.

Today, the WLN is a global network with regional chapters around the world inclusive of leaders from across the organization. The WLN is made up of both tenured and aspiring leaders sponsoring unconscious bias training, mentoring and other initiatives to ensure a balanced pipeline of women at all levels of the organization.

Supporting Women in Engineering

We believe a diverse and inclusive team delivers better innovation and superior solutions.

At Smiths we have many talented female engineers and we want to inspire future generations of women to pursue engineering and technology as a career.

Check out stories of some of our talented women. Why they chose engineering.