Senior Technologist - Mechanical

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.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for a Senior Technologist – Mechanical on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

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: 

This position is a senior position within the Mechanical Production group. Provide a technical interface between the Production and Engineering groups. Define materials and processes that will be used in the assembly of equipment. Establish methods related to production and support the Manufacturing group during the assembly phase. Suggest new methods or tools required to improve production. This position requires a high degree of autonomy.

 

Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Collaborate with the Engineering group during the design phase and influence the choice of assembly methods or materials.  
• Review production drawings and ensure feasibility.
• Suggest assembly methods for components and mechanical assemblies of high or very high complexity.
• Write part routings according to approved processes in effect for assemblies/parts for which he/she is responsible.
• Transfer work orders and follow up on production.
• Follow the production schedule by identifying deviations and suggesting contingency plans.
• Assist assemblers by performing detailed reviews during production (production milestones, final verification).
• Guide technologists at the same or lower level towards achieving results (maintaining standards and processes).
• Suggest and integrate rework procedures caused by non-conformance (NCR, DIN, SNAG, DR, TNR, ECN) to work orders and follow up as per established provisions.
• Ensure that work is performed in accordance with internal procedures and in compliance with our Occupational Health and Safety rules.
• May prepare specifications for the mechanical production group.
• May participate in the development of new processes or tooling.
• Assist in maintaining the efficiency of the production labs and suggest improvements.
• Performs other related duties.

 

Minimum qualifications required:

• College diploma in mechanical engineering technology or equivalent.
• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of production techniques and mechanical assembly processes.
• Extremely advanced knowledge of mechanical assembly tools.
• Perfect knowledge of Microsoft software and an ERP database.
• Fluency in spoken and written French. Knowledge of English is an asset.

 

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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.