Supplier Quality Engineering Co-op (Hybrid) - September 2025

Supplier Quality Engineering Co-op (Hybrid)

Term: September 2025

Duration: 4 months

Openings: 1 position

Salary Range: $3,650 - $4,525 CAD per month 

Application Deadline: Monday, May 19, 2025

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 have now completed our pivotal clinical study and our focus is on regulatory approvals and commercial launch. This is an exciting and significant milestone in our journey to bring this ground-breaking technology to patients.

As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to review components and collaborate with vendors supplying parts made through various manufacturing processes, including plastic and metal injection molding, thermoforming, extrusion, ultrasonic welding, machining, and more. You will also be involved in analyzing and trending incoming inspection and nonconformity data to support quality improvement initiatives.

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

Meaningful work you will be a part of

You will engage in activities that develop practical and transferable skills such as:

• Assisting in data analysis of incoming inspection results and supplier nonconformities to drive process improvements and supplier performance initiatives.
• Supporting the evaluation of nonconforming parts, including containment, risk assessment, and coordination of external rework or disposition.
• Helping in the review and improvement of inspection methods at Kardium and Vendors to ensure accurate and consistent results.
• Assisting with supplier communication by requesting investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for nonconformities.
• Supporting the evaluation of vendor-provided samples for new part introductions or changes to current designs, ensuring compliance with Kardium's specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborating in the monitoring of supplier performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Reviewing of supplier-related documentation such as First Article Inspection Report, 8D Reports, and CoC packages.

What you bring to the team

Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about creating cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work within a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. And we understand that only by working together can we solve the unsolvable.

You will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially with data interpretation and trend analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for clear supplier interaction
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, basic formulas) for data handling
• Enthusiasm toward continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and innovative problem solving
• Understanding of basic manufacturing, quality, or continuous improvement methodologies (knowledge of FAIR, Control Plan, FMEA, or 8D is an asset)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Keen attention to detail when evaluating parts, inspections, and supplier documentation
• Enrollment in a post-secondary program such as mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related discipline

Why work at Kardium?

A meaningful Co-op/Intern term experience, working with truly innovative technology and an ambitious team, combined with: 

Making a Difference: Knowing every day that you are making a difference in people’s lives by helping treat a condition that debilitates millions worldwide.

Meaningful Work: Gain hands on experience working on projects that make an impact, giving you valuable experience to kickstart your career.

Team Bonding Events: Connect with peers (of 30+ Co-ops) and participate in fun team activities, social events, and monthly Co-op events.

Development & Growth: Collaborating with engaged leaders and multi-disciplinary teams who are committed to your success by mentoring and supporting your development and growth.

Innovative Projects: Be part of cutting-edge projects where you can share your ideas and learn new skills in a fast-paced environment.

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, Brazilian 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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please upload three separate documents in PDF format via our Careers Page:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Most recent transcripts (to be combined in one PDF document)

Please note, there are also required questions to be completed, as a part of your overall application.