Quality Assurance Analsyt III

Company Overview

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.

Job Requirement

The Quality Analyst III is a member of the quality team that performs quality related tasks in the MDA Business Process System. This role excludes tasks requiring a quality stamp (ie., inspections either internally or externally).

Must have completed courses in subjects related to manufacturing and quality techniques, applicable to aerospace and/or manufacturing industry. Works with minimum supervision.

Normal Duties

•Performs Process Confirmation Verifications, as scheduled by management or as the outcome of a Corrective Action Request.
•Participates in internal CARs – provides guidance on quality processes/practices and executes quality tasks.
•Support in audit preparation/creation of reports.
•EIDPs compilation may be required
•May initiate nonconformance. Support more senior classification in NCR tracking/reporting. Prepares Quality Level Charts detailing scrap rate, rejection rate and quality performance of manufacturing departments.
•May update business processes and training material (Quality)
•Support senior classification on data collection and analysis on quality assurance related mattersand prepare necessary reports for management.
•Monitors Approved Supplier List for pending expirations, and prepares charts/reports.

Required Skills/Abilities

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using data and reports
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
•Meticulous records maintenance skills
•Must be able to follow process and identify gaps
•Able to build and maintain lasting relationship with other departments

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.

The compensation for this position is $77,168.52 annually.