Job Description

Your opportunity



By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation - which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.



Kardium's mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe Pulsed Field System - we have a fantastic technical team that has developed a product with strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiators versus other solutions on the market. We have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell our story.



We are now preparing for our upcoming commercial launch. This is an exciting and significant milestone in our journey to bring this ground-breaking technology to patients.

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Process Design & Sustaining Engineering Lead to serve as a critical bridge between day-to-day manufacturing operations and the process design team. This role is instrumental in ensuring the development and implementation of robust, scalable manufacturing processes that support high-volume production. The ideal candidate will possess strong cross-functional collaboration skills and a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement.



Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.



Meaningful work you will be a part of



The Process Design & Sustaining Engineering Lead will have access to design resources through direct and dotted line reporting structure and will lead the identification and implementation of improvements to current manufacturing processes. This role will report to the Director of Product Development.

Your responsibilities will include:

Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to maintain real-time awareness of process issues affecting production. Ensure consistent engagement and coverage from Process Design Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assess and resolve ongoing manufacturing challenges. Lead the triage, resourcing, and execution of process improvement initiatives in coordination with design, manufacturing engineering, and quality team stakeholders. Provide direct and SME-supported shadowing of manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for enhancement. Act as a liaison between design and production teams to ensure manufacturability is considered early and throughout the product lifecycle. Support the development and standardization of best practices for process design and implementation.

What you bring to the team



Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about developing cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people's lives. We work in a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. We understand that only by working together can we solve what was thought unsolvable.

You are suited to our approach and possess these attributes:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, with?7+ years of relevant industry experience. Demonstrated expertise in?concurrent engineering, process design, or manufacturing engineering?within fast-paced, high-mix or high-volume production environments. Strong?analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills, with a practical, hands-on approach to identifying and resolving complex process issues. Proven ability to?lead cross-functional initiatives, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining focus on quality, efficiency, and scalability. Exceptional?communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building effective partnerships across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. Deep knowledge of?manufacturing systems, quality frameworks, and?continuous improvement methodologies?such as Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent. People leadership experience, including mentoring technical staff, coordinating SME contributions, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. A proactive mindset with a passion for?driving innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable process improvements.

Compensation



Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted.



As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium's stock option plan.



$120,000 - $150,000 (CAD Annually)

Your Benefits & Well-being



The total cash we've listed for this position includes a base salary, plus a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings plans (RRSP) to help support your financial goals.



Comprehensive medical & dental coverage for all permanent employees - effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.



Work-day flexibility - additionally, we provide 3 personal days per year.



Support for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.



Family building - we provide top up for both maternity leave & adoptive leave. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.



Career progression and learning support.



Professional membership support.



Life at Kardium



What makes us a great place to work?

1. Our purpose

2. Our people

3. Our culture



At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we're committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.



We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian Community ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, and Irish ERG.



As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.



And our employees think we are great too - check out Glassdoor to learn more!