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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
@ University Health Network
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Traferox Technologies Inc. is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introductions and design transfers from development into production. The role mentors junior engineers and service technicians and drives process validation and continuous improvement. Full-time, Monday to Friday days, $100,000–$120,000 annually, at the Mississauga site.
Pay:
$100,000–$120,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead NPI and design transfer through production launch
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling and fixtures
- Lead equipment qualification and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Lead root-cause investigations and CAPA with Quality Assurance
- Mentor junior engineers and service technicians
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial or biomedical engineering
- 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated industry
- Hands-on NPI and process validation experience
- Knowledge of ISO 13485 preferred
- Experience with CAD and ERP/MRP systems an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering |
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University Health Network
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Canada's largest research hospital: Princess Margaret, Toronto General, Toronto Rehab, Toronto Western & Michener.
Full company description
University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's largest research hospital, which includes Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute for Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for research, education and patient care. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neurosciences, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. The Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and Toronto Rehab Foundation allow us to fulfill our purpose by engaging our generous donor community and raising critical funds for research, education and improving the experience of our patients. Our Purpose: Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning. Our Primary Value: The needs of patients come first. Our Values: Safety, compassion, teamwork, integrity and stewardship.
- LinkedIn followers
- 238,344
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 11,861
- Reported office locations
- 200 Elizabeth St., Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, CA
- 610 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9, CA
- 399 Bathurst St., Toronto, Ontario M5T 2S8, CA
- 550 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2A2, CA
- Business categories
- Health Diagnostics
- Market Research
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Education
- Oncology
- Biotechnology
- Product Research
- Medical
- Other recorded names
- University Health Network
- Specialties
- Medical Research
- Healthcare
- Science
- and Patient Care
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University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's largest research hospital, which includes Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute for Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for research, education and patient care. UHN is a research…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Specialties | Medical ResearchHealthcareScienceand Patient Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 187 |
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Company Description
Traferox creates, manufactures and commercializes products used to transplant solid organs (lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas). These products employ technologies invented by the transplant surgeons at the University Health Network (UHN). Traferox currently sells the TorEx Lung Perfusion System and the XPort Lung Transport Device. Traferox Technologies is committed to improving the outcomes of organ transplants and to save patients’ lives.
Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: 2400 Skymark Ave unit 3, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5K5, Canada
Department: Manufacturing
Reports to: Vice President of Manufacturing and Service
Salary Range: $100,000–$120,000 annually
Hours: 40 hours per week.
Shifts: Monday to Friday (Days)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 21, 2026
Position Summary
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the transfer of new products from development into production while ensuring manufacturing readiness, process robustness, quality, and scalability. This role provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior manufacturing engineers and service technicians, driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
The successful candidate will lead new product introductions (NPI), design transfers, equipment qualification, and process validation activities, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations. They will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and assembly methods to improve efficiency, product quality, and production capacity.
Duties
- Provide technical guidance and mentor junior manufacturing engineers and service technicians. ·
- Lead NPI and design transfer through production launch, establishing manufacturing readiness and capacity.
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and assembly methods.
- Lead equipment qualification and process validation, including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports, in collaboration with Quality Assurance.
- Review designs for manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, and production scalability.
- Develop and maintain process maps, PFMEAs, and manufacturing risk assessments.
- Develop and review drawings, work instructions, BOMs, and controlled manufacturing documentation.
- Lead root-cause investigations and manufacturing CAPA activities with Quality Assurance; verify action effectiveness.
- Implement engineering changes (CR/DCR/DCN), assessing impacts on manufacturing, documentation, training, and validation.
- Use manufacturing data to improve yield, throughput, capacity, and cost, and reduce scrap and rework.
- Manage manufacturing engineering projects, including priorities, schedules, risks, and progress reporting.
- Work with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to resolve technical issues and introduce new products.
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support to production and service teams.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in medical devices, aerospace, or another regulated industry. Medical device experience is preferred. Hands-on experience in NPI, process validation, and project delivery is required.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to mentor engineers and technicians, coordinate project activities, and develop into a team lead. Previous people-management experience is an asset.
- Strong manufacturing process development, optimization, and continuous improvement skills.
- Excellent root-cause analysis, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
- Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing data analysis.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation.
- Strong technical writing, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional projects. Knowledge of ISO 13485 and medical device manufacturing requirements is preferred.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound technical decisions.
- Experience with CAD and ERP/MRP systems is an asset.
Additional Information
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of organ transplantation innovation.
- Direct interaction with leading transplant programs across North America.
- Exposure to clinical development, product commercialization, and medical education.
- Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on improving patient outcomes.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
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