Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit  .

Role: 

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is called upon to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manufacture 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 monitoring projects, the engineer actively participates in the continuous improvement of the various production departments. Continuous improvement consists of optimizing or automating tasks, selecting, evaluating and qualifying new equipment, implementing corrective actions, qualifying new processes/products/subcontractors. He/she also contributes to the implementation and monitoring of the Lean Manufacturing philosophy. Working in a constantly evolving environment, the manufacturing engineer is recognized as an agent of change within his/her team.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer works closely with management, leading a subset of the team. They are expected to delegate tasks and monitor team execution, as well as actively coach more junior colleagues.

TASKS:

• Determine strategy for the assembly and integration and test of MDA products


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


• Continuously review the product design to ensure manufacturability


• Suggest and implement new technologies such as robots, vision systems, quality control and preventive maintenance tools in collaboration with the engineering and production teams (technology watch)


• Analyze and validate existing processes, while participating in the design, installation and deployment of new solutions


• 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


• Represent the production team during MRBs


• Maintain, improve and troubleshoot existing production equipment


• Discussion with the project manager and the client to define the requirements


• Communication with other team members, both internally and externally


• Support production after start-up


• Analyze performance indicators of production cells

 Experience and skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with 10 years of experience


• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team


• Good written and oral communication skills in French and English (Contact with customers outside Quebec)


• Demonstrated coaching and leadership skills


• Interest in change and new technologies - Change management


• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure


• Able to work on several simultaneous priorities


• Rapid decision-making ability


• 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) .  

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.  

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. 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.