Senior Certifier

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 Certifier 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: 

Performs activities related to the review and complete or partial inspection of the conformity of our parts and products according to our standard processes and to specific program requirements. In addition, may be required to perform the duties of incoming inspector, mechanical assembler, electromechanical assembler, micro-electromechanical assembler, production assistant and general helper, depending on skills.

Level of Responsibility: Participates in or undertakes the resolution of various problems. Mentors, advises and trains less experienced employees.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares quality reports of mandatory inspection points (MIP), by tollgates, ... and supports internal audits.
• Inspects sub-component assemblies and finished components for compliance with standards and specifications.
• Performs all activities related to maintaining traceability in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Checks the revision of documents.
• Checks the application of polymeric materials and their traceability.
• Performs trigonometric calculations to relate drawing data to the use of manual (e.g. vernier, micrometer, gauge, ...) and automated (e.g. CMM, ...) measuring instruments.
• Prepares non-conformance reports, follows up and makes arrangements.
• Monitors critical operations (e.g. movement or handling of satellites, ...).
• Supports the quality assurance group in various functions.
• Supports research and development.
•  Supports and trains less experienced employees.
• Any other related tasks.

Minimum qualifications required:

• College diploma or diploma of vocational studies in one of the following fields: electronics, mechanics, aeronautics or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of French. Basic knowledge of English is an asset.
• Reading of drawings.
• Mastery of the principle of geometric tolerances and dimensions.
• Thorough knowledge of quality assurance principles and processes.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 depending on assignment.
• Ability to retrieve and enter computer data using a computer system
• Use of production databases.
• Good judgement skills.
• Fine manual dexterity.
• The incumbent is autonomous in his/her work.
• The incumbent is proactive in his/her field of expertise.
• The incumbent shows initiative regarding technical issues.                                              

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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.