Senior Engineer, Viking Design Transfer

Vital Bio; Oakville; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Bio seeks a Senior Staff Engineer to spearhead the design transfer of an analytical IVD instrument. The role is on-site, fast-paced, and requires exceptional technical and leadership skills to guide hardware transfers from R&D to manufacturing and procurement.

You will mentor engineers, manage timelines, collaborate with QA, Supply Chain, and product teams, and ensure regulatory readiness while maintaining manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or related Engineering.
• 10+ years of engineering experience with hardware design for complex instruments or medical devices.
• 4+ years of direct people management experience in an engineering leadership role.
• Strong background in both mechanical and electrical design for product development.
• Proven experience delivering projects under tight schedules and shifting priorities.
• Deep understanding of product development lifecycle, from concept through design transfer and manufacturing ramp-up.
• Experience working with software/firmware teams and embedded systems development.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance testing, ideally for medical or IVD devices.
• Exceptional communication, cross-functional collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Must be on-site 5 days a week and thrive in a highly interactive, hands‑on environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical and electrical engineers in the design transfer of an analytical IVD instrument into procurement and manufacturing.
• Own end-to-end responsibility for the hardware design transfer under tight timelines, ensuring manufacturing and operations teams deliver on schedule.
• Drive engineering design release process by leading design and technical reviews in collaboration with QA, Supply Chain, Instrument and Integration teams.
• Engage with supply chain to identify sourcing issues and connect design and supply chain to deploy solutions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, instrument, SW and system integration teams to develop manufacturing process test methods and fixtures.
• Provide engineering guidance to plan and execute product testing, verification, validation, and certification activities with external labs.
• Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation with sound engineering judgment.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture with a hands-on, team-first approach.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Mentoring/people management

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or related Engineering

Tools

Embedded systems tools

Manufacturing process knowledge

Job description

About you

The Senior Staff Engineer, Viking Design Transfer will spearhead the design transfer of a cutting-edge analytical IVD (in vitro diagnostics) instrument. This is a high-impact, on-site leadership role in a fast-paced environment, requiring exceptional technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive mindset.

The Senior Staff Engineer, Viking Design Transfer will spearhead the design transfer of a cutting-edge analytical IVD (in vitro diagnostics) instrument. This is a high-impact, on-site leadership role in a fast-paced environment, requiring exceptional technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive mindset.

What you'll do

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical and electrical engineers in the design transfer of an analytical IVD instrument into procurement and manufacturing.
• Own end-to-end responsibility for the hardware design transfer under tight timelines, ensuring manufacturing and operations teams are successful in their timelines to deliver instruments through R&D and NPI.
• Drive engineering design release process by convening and enabling design and technical reviews in a timely manner. Discharging this responsibility will require close collaboration with QA, Supply Chain, Instrument and Integration teams.
• Engage with supply chain to identify tactical and strategic sourcing issues; then be the glue that connects the design and supply chain teams to deploy creative solutions to maintain product release timeline and quality.
• Work in close collaboration with manufacturing, instrument, SW and system integration teams to develop and deploy manufacturing process test methods (in-line and EoL). Identify fixturing needs and develop fixtures for assembly and tests.
• Provide engineering guidance to shape the interactions with external laboratories to plan and execute product testing, verification, validation, and certification activities.
• Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation, using sound judgment and engineering rigor.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, bringing a hands‑on, team-first approach.

What you need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience with demonstrated success in hardware design for complex instruments or medical devices.
• 4+ years of direct people management experience in an engineering leadership role.
• Strong background in both mechanical and electrical design for product development.
• Proven experience managing and delivering projects under tight schedules and shifting priorities.
• Deep understanding of product development lifecycle, from concept through design transfer and manufacturing ramp-up.
• Experience working with software/firmware teams and an appreciation of embedded systems development.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance testing, ideally for medical or IVD devices.
• Exceptional communication, cross-functional collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Must be on-site 5 days a week and thrive in a highly interactive, hands‑on environment.

Why Join Us?

At Vital Bio, you will:

• Play a key role in keeping our labs and production lines supplied with the right materials at the right time.
• You’ll see a direct connection between your work and our ability to build, test, and ship diagnostic products that impact patient care.
• You’ll collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, and Quality in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• As we scale, you’ll have the opportunity to refine shipping and receiving processes, contribute to new workflows, and grow your skills alongside a team that values clarity, ownership, and thoughtful execution.

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$155,000 annually. Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.

This role is a current, onsite vacancy.

About Vital Bio

Vital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.

Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth-minded culture empowers front-line decision-making and fosters impactful work.

We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it.

Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance

As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with application review and screening. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team.