Process Quality Engineering Team Lead – Operations

Kardium Inc.

. Develop a detailed understanding of Kardium’s products and manufacturing processes .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeBurnaby • CanadaSenior💰 CA$102,000 - CA$120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading quality engineering initiatives within a manufacturing environment, focusing on non-conformance management, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Possesses strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive product quality enhancements.

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Process Quality Engineering LeadershipNon-Conformance ManagementRoot-Cause AnalysisContinuous Improvement InitiativesMedical Device Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Quality Engineering ToolsStatisticsSPCFMEAProcess CapabilityFailure InvestigationsProduct Quality MonitoringTechnical CommunicationManufacturing ProcessesEngineering Experience

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsConsensus BuildingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesRegulated IndustriesManufacturing EnvironmentCross-Functional PartnershipsQuality ControlQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a detailed understanding of Kardium’s products and manufacturing processes
Lead a team of Process Quality Engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Triage, prioritize, and schedule operational and project work
Lead investigations with engineering subject matter experts
Review and disposition non-conforming products and materials
Lead NC disposition and rework activities for Catheter/Introducer subassembly processes
Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Investigate systemic product quality issues
Build and maintain cross-functional partnerships with Quality Control, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance
Design, implement, and improve processes for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting product quality trends and process performance
Act as the primary point of contact for production quality concerns across a two-shift operation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering
Mechanical engineering background preferred
At least 8 years of engineering experience in a technical, multi-disciplinary environment
Experience with medical devices or similarly regulated industries highly advantageous
Excellent interpersonal skills and track record of driving consensus with diverse stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in a technical context
Proven experience with non-conformances, failure investigations, root-cause analysis, and quality engineering tools
Sound knowledge of statistics, SPC, FMEA, process capability, and related concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

5% RRSP contribution
Stock option plan for permanent employees
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage effective Day 1, with no waiting period
3 personal days per year
Well-being support for employees and dependents
Career progression and learning support
Professional membership support
Maternity leave top-up
Adoptive leave top-up
Benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment
Work-day flexibility
Employee Resource Groups and inclusion support