Analyst 1, Configuration and Data

Building 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.

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.

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.

Role: 

The CADM Analyst I occupation requires that all configured documents be recorded into the product lifecycle management database (PLM) and manipulated according to both the project contractual requirements and the organizational policies and processes. They are required to provide guidance to the projects regarding basic configuration management practices and ensure that these principles are respected. Support and train users on basic CADM related processes.

 

Tasks: 

1. Create, release and maintain configured records in the product lifecycle management database in accordance with the company configuration control management processes. Configured records/documents included, bill of materials, documents, drawings, Engineering Change Notices (ECN), Deviation Implementation Notices (DIN), Items, electronic files, etc.
2. PLM proficient, perform BOM updates, transfers to ERP, linking operations and coordinate related debugging when required.

3. Review and approve technical documents/items and data packages to ensure that the configuration requirements are being respected.

4. Coordinate inputs from multiple sources, prioritize, follow up, resolve or escalate blocking issues to more senior grades in support of program milestones and aggressive schedules.
5. Define and generate the project Configuration Management Notice (CMN) with support from more senior grades, based on project specific requirements.
6. Establish and maintain baseline document as required by the projects.
7. Identify non-standard CM situations to determine if a process deviation may be appropriate. Evaluate stakeholder impact with the support of more senior grades and ensure resolution

8. Support CDRL/SDRL/CIDL activities (as required by the project).

9. Submitting /Receiving documents to/from customer/subcontractors as per project distribution (project specific).

10. Securely transfer data using various file transfer tools & sites.

11. Collaborate with SMEs wrt any IP, Export or Security requirements prior to delivery

12. Support Quality Management System Documentation.

13. Compile all documentation related to an End Item Data Package (EIDP) in support of Projects.

14. Process superseded and/or obsolete documents.

15. Help maintain the project list in the product lifecycle management database.

16. Prepare and maintain customized project reports (as required by the project).
17. Support project closure activities.

18. Participate in business and departmental improvement initiatives. Support basic questions from CADM users (Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.).

19. Perform Library activities such as document circulation, acquisitions, cataloguing, and guiding users with respect to various subscription and e-book platforms, etc.
20. Perform other related tasks as needed.

 

Qualifications:

Familiarity with configuration management standards & procedures or other transferable work experience.

 

Software Knowledge:

• A product lifecycle management system or other equivalent Business Applications
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Acrobat or Nitro
• Visio or Draw.io
• Any Email system
• Seen as an Asset: SharePoint, Confluence, SQL, Excel Macros, Teams, Camtasia, Zoom, reading and/or programming code

 

Skills:

• At ease in a manufacturing and technical environment
• At ease using complex database apps, workflows and multiple collaborative tools
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Customer service oriented (patient and courteous)
• Strong analytical skills
• Thorough and systematic approach
• Team spirit
• Resourceful, autonomous

 

Education: 

CEGEP Diploma (DEC) or equivalent.

 

Experience: 

0 to 2 years’ experience in configuration document management, BOM Management or equivalent/transferable experience related to the above job description.

 

Linguistic Level: 

Bilingual, French and English, spoken and written. 

 

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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) and ITAR.

Benefits statement:

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.

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA 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.