Jr. Manufacturing Operations Engineer - Arbutus Medical

Arbutus Medical is a rapidly growing medical device venture developing a portfolio of procedure kits to streamline surgery “outside the OR”, starting with orthopaedic trauma procedures in the ER.

We are looking for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Jr. Manufacturing Operations Engineer to help keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly and continuously improving.

• Competitive salary (budgeted base salary of $75,)
• 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

In this role, you will own the day‑to‑day sustaining engineering activities that support reliable, efficient production. From maintaining manufacturing procedures and engineering drawings to troubleshooting technical issues, improving production fixtures, and supporting quality investigations, you will play a key role in ensuring our products are manufactured consistently and to the highest standards.

You will work closely with our production, quality, and R&D teams, spending time on the manufacturing floor to understand how things work, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement practical solutions.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, Solid Works expertise, and a passion for hands‑on problem‑solving. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, develop your technical expertise, and grow into a broader Manufacturing Engineering role.

• Maintain, update, and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Use Solid Works to modify existing product designs, update technical drawings, and establish appropriate dimensions and tolerances.
• Support engineering change control activities, including product updates, packaging configurations, labeling changes, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation accurately reflects current production processes and meets quality requirements.

• Work alongside assemblers to understand manufacturing processes, troubleshoot challenges, and identify opportunities to 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 the Production Supervisor, Quality, and R&D teams to implement and verify manufacturing improvements.
• Support supply chain activities by investigating and resolving technical issues with vendor‑supplied components.

• Investigate and resolve technical issues associated with Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), nonconformances, and customer complaints.
• Identify root causes, develop practical corrective actions, and drive technical investigations through to resolution.
• Support product and process changes while ensuring compliance with established quality management processes.
• Maintain manufacturing equipment records, coordinate calibration activities, and ensure equipment remains properly maintained and ready for use.
• Identify recurring manufacturing issues and proactively implement solutions that improve long‑term product quality and production reliability.

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in a…