Head of Manufacturing at Qidni Labs in Kitchener, Waterloo region. Skills: Contract Manufacturing, Cross-functional Collaboration, Leadership, Manufacturing operations, Medical Device Manufacturing. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
Qidni Labs
Location
Kitchener, Waterloo region
Type
full_time
Required skills:
Contract Manufacturing
Cross-functional Collaboration
Leadership
Manufacturing operations
Medical Device Manufacturing
Production Planning
Quality Systems
Supplier Management
Qidni Labs Inc. is a medical device company focused on revolutionizing dialysis technology for patients with kidney failure. The technology promises to miniaturize the dialysis machine and reduce the amount of fluid required for treatment, making life-sustaining treatment more accessible globally. Enhancing the patient experience and improving quality of care is the top priority.
Role Overview
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Kitchener, ON. As the Head of Manufacturing, the candidate will lead the development and scaling of Qidni Labs’ manufacturing operations for its blood purification devices.
Responsibilities include establishing manufacturing processes, overseeing production planning and quality systems, coordinating supplier and contract manufacturing relationships, and supporting the transition from prototype to commercial-scale production. The role will require working cross-functionally with engineering, regulatory and quality teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet regulatory and operational requirements.
The ideal candidate will have experience building manufacturing operations within the medical device or regulated healthcare industry and be comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline
Proven capabilities in manufacturing leadership, preferably within medical devices or regulated industries
Experience developing and scaling manufacturing processes from prototype to commercialization
Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, and medical device manufacturing standards
Experience managing suppliers, contract manufacturers, and production workflows
Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, regulatory, and quality teams
Experience with clean room operations is an asset
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