Process Quality Engineer - Mechanical (Hybrid)

Kardium Inc. • Burnaby, BC

6d • CA$80,000 - CA$101,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kardium is seeking a Process Quality Engineer - Mechanical to join their Quality Engineering team and support the manufacture of a complex class III medical device. This role is crucial for supporting Kardium's ambitious goals for scaling production capacity in preparation for their upcoming commercial launch. The position is a hybrid work arrangement located in Burnaby, BC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in science or engineering.
• At least 3+ years of engineering experience in a technical, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience with medical devices or similarly regulated industries is highly preferred.
• Proven experience with failure investigations, root-cause analysis, non-conformances, and other tools typically applied by quality engineers.
• A sound knowledge of statistics and concepts such as SPC, FMEA, process capability, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in a technical context.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships in the workplace and interface effectively across varying teams and levels of the business.
• Driven, motivated, curious, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Developing a detailed understanding of Kardium’s products and their manufacturing processes, then applying that knowledge proactively across the areas described below.
• Driving the investigation, review, and disposition of non-conforming products and materials.
• Leading detailed technical investigations, root-cause analyses, and benchtop testing, in collaboration with engineering subject matter experts, to solve quality issues and provide corrective or preventative actions.
• Developing processes for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on product quality and process stability, adjacent to the development of Kardium’s maturing ERP system.
• Identifying process & operational trends and collaborating with internal teams to champion solutions for corrections or improvements.
• Managing longer-term projects that contribute towards Continuous Improvement goals and the creation of a world-class manufacturing environment at Kardium.

Benefits

• Total cash compensation includes base salary plus a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings plans (RRSP).
• Comprehensive medical & dental coverage for all permanent employees, effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.
• 3 personal days per year.
• Support for employee and dependent well-being.
• Career progression and learning support.
• Professional membership support.
• Top up for maternity leave & adoptive leave.
• Benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.
• Stock option plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level