Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one.

The Position The manufacturing engineer must collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in order to build space products used on state‑of‑the‑art satellites. They participate in the design phase, championing Design for Manufacturing principles to ensure the manufacturability of the product. This is done in collaboration with the various stakeholders of the design, purchasing and quality teams. They also support production during the new product introduction phase to ensure products move from prototype to production in an efficient manner, and any required design changes are implemented quickly. For various projects, the engineer is responsible for the efficient communication between production, program management, design, test, quality assurance, and other teams. In addition to project monitoring, the engineer participates actively in the continuous improvement of various production departments. Continuous improvement consists of optimizing tasks, selection, evaluation and qualification of new equipment, the implementation of corrective action requests, the qualification of new processes/products/sub‑contractors. The engineer also contributes to the implementation and monitoring of the “Lean Manufacturing” philosophy.

Responsibilities

Determine strategy for the assembly and integration of produced units

Ensure communication between the different members (design technical authorities, technologists, planners, quality assurance, management, etc.)

Continuously review the product design to ensure manufacturability

Participate in the development and resolution of non‑conformances and corrective action requests during the new product introduction phase

Participate in the development and improvement of the supply chain, and support monitoring activities of component suppliers

Implement production metrics, analyze variances, determine gaps and implement improvements

Participate in program engineering reviews

Represent the production team during MRBs

Using the tools and ERP, monitor costs and schedules

Develop and implement optimal working methods, efficient testing tools and train users appropriately

Participate in Technical Overview Boards (TOBs) to ensure production needs are met in the designs

Other related tasks

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

5+ years of relevant experience in the production or design of mechanical products

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Good communication skills

Able to work on several simultaneous priorities

Rapid decision‑making ability

Ability to demonstrate leadership by interacting with technical teams and management teams

Project management knowledge

Dynamic, proactive, detail oriented, attentive to others

Comments/Special Considerations Successful candidates must obtain and hold

security clearance at the reliability status level

and pass security assessment for the

Controlled Goods Program (CGP) .

An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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