MONTREAL, V&V Specialist, full-time, in-person

Puzzle Medical Devices® Inc. is developing a percutaneous heart pump for patients with advanced heart failure. The device’s design allows for safe percutaneous implantation to support both renal and cardiac function through a 4 mm-pump implanted in the descending aorta with a 4 Fr axillary driveline, allowing full patient mobility. To date, Puzzle Medical Devices® Inc. has successfully:

● Completed 3 financing rounds in 2022, 2023, and 2025;

● Completed its first-in-human study with all patients experiencing improvements in cardiac and kidney function from 2022 - 2024;

● Grew its team to ~50 people;

● Received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Breakthrough Device Designation in 2021.

Position Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and hands-on Mechanical Design Team Member to join our growing engineering team.

This role will initially focus on developing, structuring, and maintaining our Manufacturing Instruction Protocols (MIPs) to support production readiness, quality, and scalability. Over time, this person will grow within the mechanical design team and take on broader engineering responsibilities aligned with their strengths and company needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys translating engineering intent into clear, actionable manufacturing documentation and wants to evolve into a larger role within a dynamic product development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• First Focus – Manufacturing Instruction Protocol

• Develop, write, and maintain detailed Manufacturing Instruction Protocols (MIPs)

• Translate mechanical designs, drawings, and BOMs into clear step-by-step manufacturing instructions

• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, quality, and operations teams to ensure manufacturability and clarity

• Support production ramp-up by ensuring documentation is complete, structured, and version-controlled

• Continuously improve documentation templates and processes

• Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues related to documentation gaps

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs

• High attention to detail and structured thinking

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Experience writing work instructions, SOPs, or manufacturing protocols

• CAD experience (e.g., SolidWorks or similar)

• Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles

• Experience in regulated industries (medical devices is a plus)