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.

What We Offer

- 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

Detailed Role Description 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, SolidWorks expertise, and a passion for hands-on problem-solving. You'll have the prospect to take ownership of meaningful projects, develop your technical expertise, and grow into a broader Manufacturing Engineering role.

Key responsibilities:

Manufacturing Engineering & Documentation

- Maintain, update, and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Use SolidWorks 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.

Production Support & Continuous Improvement

- 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.

Quality & Sustaining Engineering





- 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.

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. Robust 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.
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 13485, GMP, or related quality standards.
- Experience designing, building, or improving manufacturing jigs and fixtures, including using 3D printing technology.
- Experience supporting CAPAs, root cause investigations, or engineering change control processes.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Why this role, and why now?

Arbutus Medical is reinventing how surgery is done Outside the OR™, starting within the ER, where surgeons struggle with 1M+ bedside procedures a year due to outdated workflows.



We’re building the market’s first portfolio of procedure kit “grab bags” to streamline these procedures, and have launched two FDA-cleared products to date, TrakPak® (to streamline bedside skeletal traction) and SwiftKit™ (to streamline treatment of fingertip trauma). These are two truly differentiated products that solve practical workflow problems, saving up to 45 min/patient, helping hospitals win back resources and keep staff happy, while improving quality of patient care.

We are already in 75+ U.S. hospitals (including more than 20% of all Level 1 Trauma Centers), have a high double-digit growth rate, and are backed by a deep roster of Canadian healthtech investors. Entering 2026, we are ready to accelerate product development and scale up US sales and medical education to set a new standard of care in our target procedures.

Competitive Salary

Our salary budgets are designed using comprehensive market data and to reflect the range of skills and experience we need for the position and allow room for growth. For experienced individuals we typical hire at the mid-point of the band. The top portion is reserved for employees who demonstrate sustained high performance and impact at Arbutus.

Those who are new to the role may join below the mid-point and develop their skills overtime. The final offer amount for this role will depend on applicable skill set of the candidate.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Arbutus Medical is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do, from how we build our products to how we build our workforce. If this resonates with you, please apply – even if you don’t feel like you “check all the boxes.” Also, let us know if we can provide any specific accessibility considerations throughout the interview and candidate screening process.

About Arbutus Medical Inc.

Arbutus Medical Inc. is a privately held ISO13485 medical device company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Arbutus

Medical is a medical device innovation engine that streamlines surgical inefficiencies for the positive of patient care. The company is currently focused on improving the standard of care for simple orthopaedic trauma procedures commonly performed in hospital Emergency Rooms (ERs). Its two leading products are TrakPak®, a procedure kit that streamlines bedside skeletal traction, and Digit Revision SwiftKit™, a procedure kit that streamlines revision amputations of fingers and toes. In addition, the company has made one of its patented platforms, (DrillCover Technology™, which adapts DEWALT® drills for surgery) available at accessible price points around the globe. The company’s products have regulatory clearances from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada, and have been used by customers in 40 countries, enabling an estimated 130,000 surgeries to date. For more information about Arbutus Medical, visit arbutusmedical.com and follow the company on LinkedIn.

📌 Manufacturing Operations Engineer (Burnaby)
🏢 Arbutus Medical
📍 Burnaby