Jr. Manufacturing Operations Engineer improving procedures, tooling, and quality for Arbutus Medical’s procedure kits. Supporting reliable medical device production through SolidWorks and hands-on troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day sustaining engineering activities supporting reliable, efficient production.
Maintain, update, and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
Use SolidWorks to modify product designs, update technical drawings, and establish dimensions and tolerances.
Support engineering change control for product updates, packaging configurations, labeling changes, and manufacturing process improvements.
Ensure manufacturing documentation reflects current production processes and quality requirements.
Work alongside assemblers to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and improve efficiency, quality, and consistency.
Design, build, maintain, and improve production jigs, fixtures, and tooling using hands-on fabrication techniques, including 3D printing.
Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day manufacturing challenges to minimize production interruptions.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and R&D teams to implement and verify manufacturing improvements.
Investigate and resolve technical issues with vendor-supplied components in support of supply chain activities.
Investigate and resolve technical issues associated with CAPAs, nonconformances, and customer complaints.
Identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and drive technical investigations through resolution.
Support product and process changes while ensuring compliance with quality management processes.
Maintain manufacturing equipment records, coordinate calibration activities, and ensure equipment is maintained and ready for use.
Identify recurring manufacturing issues and implement solutions improving long-term product quality and production reliability.
Requirements
Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, sustaining engineering, or related hands-on technical role. Strong co-op or internship experience will also be considered.
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, including modifying 3D models, updating engineering drawings, and working with dimensions and tolerances.
Experience developing, writing, and maintaining manufacturing procedures, work instructions, or other technical documentation.
Practical experience working in a manufacturing or production environment, with an understanding of how products are assembled and manufactured.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills, including experience with tools, mechanical assembly, and manufacturing equipment.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate technical issues and implement practical solutions.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to accurate documentation.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to work directly alongside production teams.
Ability to work on-site in Burnaby five days per week.
Nice to have: Experience in medical device manufacturing or another regulated industry.
Nice to have: Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 13485, GMP, or related quality standards.
Nice to have: Experience designing, building, or improving manufacturing jigs and fixtures, including using 3D printing technology.
Nice to have: Experience supporting CAPAs, root cause investigations, or engineering change control processes.
Nice to have: Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Benefits
Competitive salary (budgeted base salary of $75,000-85,000)
An exciting opportunity to get in at the ground floor of a growing venture
Flexible working hours
Extended health benefits
Professional development funding
A purpose-driven workplace with passionate teammates who want to help patients and make a positive difference in the world
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