Supplier Quality Engineering Team Lead (Hybrid)
Kardium Inc.•Burnaby, BC
•CA$102,000 - CA$136,000•Hybrid
About The Position
As a Supplier Quality Engineering Team Lead, you will play a key role in Kardium’s manufacturing scale up by leading supplier quality activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company expectations. You will lead the investigation and resolution of supplier quality issues, enhance incoming inspection program, analyze supplier quality data, and implement improvement initiatives to reduce defects and variability. This opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, mechanical or manufacturing engineering (or equivalent).
- 7+ years of supplier quality engineering experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated industry.
- 3+ years of leadership or team lead experience.
- Proven track record in supplier development including conducting supplier audits and managing supplier corrective actions.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and statistical/problem-solving tools.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Domestic and international travel to supplier sites may be required (up to 25%)
Responsibilities
- Proactively lead supplier quality engineering activities for raw materials, components, and contract manufacturers.
- Partner with key suppliers to establish robust quality plans to ensure high-yield commercial scaling.
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments in accordance with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and company requirements.
- Analyze supplier quality data, identify trends and implement improvement initiatives to reduce defects and variability.
- Drive supplier corrective and preventive actions (SCAR/CAPA) and ensure timely closure.
- Lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers, building capabilities and prioritizing team activities to support production schedules and quality objectives.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to mitigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues.
- Participate in material review board (MRB) activities related to supplier nonconformances.
Benefits
- 5% Retirement Savings Plan contribution
- Stock option plan
- Comprehensive medical & dental coverage
- Flexible work environment for daily working hours
- 3 personal days per year
- Support for well-being (and dependents)
- Top up for maternity leave, adoptive leave, and parental leave for non-birthing parents
- Benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment
- Career progression and learning support
- Professional membership support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
