Manufacturing Engineer

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.

The Role:

MDA is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer/MTS. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing Engineering, from initial design/”proof of principle” hardware, through to the assembly and Integration & Test phase. The role of a Manufacturing Engineer is to determine to most safe and efficient way to produce and test a product.

Job Responsibilities:

• Designing of build and test processes
• Evaluates manufacturing methods/processes based on proven experience and best practices for commercial and aerospace industry ; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors
• Improves company manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Internally control (tools and processes) to execute and deliver final products
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods and equipment; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information to the engineering/program organizations
• Completes design and development projects by guiding technicians.
• Act as point of contact for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving assembly and piece part level issues
• Participate in product development meetings and make recommendations for product design changes to enhance manufacturing and assembly
• Determine requirements, select and acquire new capital test equipment through working with the Program & Engineering team
• Create and maintain a capacity model for all capital equipment
• Maintain all capital equipment and ensure they are aligned to any provincial standards

Job Requirements/Education:

Interested candidates must possess 4+ years of relevant experience, and a combination of:

• Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering degree
• Green Belt lean certified
• Candidate must have a wide range of experience in Space/Aerospace and Commercial DFM (Design for Manufacture).
• Experience in production and test layout design including ergonomics & safety
• Candidate must have extensive experience in accurately estimating part and assembly labour, lead time & cycle time based on incomplete detail drawings or from layout drawings)
• Experience with how product flows through the shop floor with router creation
• Experience in lean principles (VA/NVA, cycle times, lead times, VSM)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with a strong emphasis on Excel, knowledge of MRP systems
• Excellent planning capabilities, organizational skills, ability to work under time constraints
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills are essential to this position.  

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 range for this position is $94K - $110K annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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