Manufacturing Engineer

OverviewBuilding the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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.Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from youPositionWe are on the hunt for a Manufacturing Engineer on our Satellite Systems team at our Montreal office.SummarySatellite Systems: As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.RoleThe Manufacturing Engineer is called upon to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manufacture space products used on state-of-the-art satellites.As part of a dynamic team, the engineer is responsible for inter-program cohesion and for the assembly, integration and testing of our space products (AI&T). From the design phase, through assembly, testing (thermal, vibration, electrical, etc.) and up to the acceptance of the products by the customer, he/she ensures the good quality of the product and the documentation throughout the production chain, within the time and cost limits.In addition to monitoring projects, the engineer actively participates in the continuous improvement of the various production departments (electronics, composite, antennas, payloads, supply chain, testing). 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 and Design for Manufacturing (DFM). Working in a constantly evolving environment, the manufacturing engineer is recognized as an agent of change within his/her team.TasksSuggest 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 solutionsUsing the tools and ERP, monitor costs and schedulesDevelop and implement optimal working methods, efficient testing tools and train users appropriatelyParticipate in Technical Overview Boards (TOBs) to ensure production needs are met in the designsRepresent the production team during MRBsMaintain, improve and troubleshoot existing production equipmentDiscussion with the project manager and the client to define the requirementsCommunication with other team members, both internally and externallySupport production after start-upAnalyze performance indicators of production cellsExperience and skills requiredBachelor\'s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with minimum 2 years of experienceGood interpersonal skills and ability to work in a teamGood written and oral communication skills in French and English (Contact with customers outside Quebec)Interest in change and new technologies - Change managementAbility to learn quickly and work under pressureAdvanced computer skillsDesirable skillsExperience in composite productsKnowledge of satellite productsKnowledge of manufacturing processesKnowledge of surface finishing processesKnowledge of metrologyCreative and innovativeGood synthesis skillsLeadership and good interpersonal skillsInterest in digital transformation and artificial intelligenceExperience in new product integrationExperience in high volume production#LI-PP1 #IND1 #SPSpecial ConsiderationsSuccessful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.Benefits StatementMDA 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.Equal Opportunity StatementMDA Ltd. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr