Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.
We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.
Profile Summary
Project & Process Engineer | NPI | Validation | Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial/Other Engineer with experience in leading New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfer, process validation, and manufacturing improvement projects. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), process optimization, investigations, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives within regulated manufacturing environments.
Key responsibilities
- Team Guidance & Motivation: Lead and mentor a cross-functional team, fostering a collaborative, positive, and high-performance work environment to execute production line transfers, manufacturing scale-ups to enhance quality, productivity, and efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Process Validation: Lead validation activities for equipment and processes including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and procedures.
- Direction & Execution: Set the overall rhythm and tactical direction of the project, ensuring all members understand milestones, deliverables, and expectations.
- Task Coordination & Workflow: Delegate tasks effectively, align daily activities with project objectives, and monitor progression against established timelines.
- Stakeholder Communication : Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, relaying vital information between leadership, stakeholders, and the core team.
- Problem Solving & critical thinking: Proactively identify project blockers, de-escalating issues swiftly to maintain productivity.
- Risk & Change Management : Spot potential project risks early, helping formulate mitigation plans and guiding the team smoothly through shifting priorities or scope adjustments.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: [2–3+] years of experience in Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Validation Engineering, or a related industrial environment. Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or similar industries) is preferred.
- Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: emotional intelligence, motivational skills, and the ability to rally diverse personalities toward a single goal.
- Communication : written and verbal communication skills, with an aptitude for active listening and transparent stakeholder reporting.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities under pressure or tight deadlines.
- Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with project management and collaboration software (e.g., Jira, Trello, Monday.com, MS project, etc.). Use of statistical tools (ANOVA, DOE, SPC, MSA, etc.) is an advantage.
- Education : Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- Fluent in English and French.
Reasonable Accommodation
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Skills Required
- 2–3+ years of experience in project engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, validation engineering, or a related industrial environment
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Fluency in English and French
- Leadership, interpersonal, motivational, and team-coordination skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Familiarity with project management and collaboration software such as Jira, Trello, Monday.com, or Microsoft Project
- Experience with regulated manufacturing environments such as medical device or pharmaceutical industries
- Knowledge of statistical tools including ANOVA, DOE, SPC, and MSA
What We Do
Vantive is a standalone vital organ therapy company dedicated to extending lives and expanding possibilities for patients and care teams globally. Building on a 70-year legacy in kidney care, Vantive provides innovative therapies, digital solutions, and advanced services for dialysis and critical care. The company operates in over 100 countries, focusing on improving outcomes for millions of patients through its integrated approach to organ support.
