Intermediate Mechanical Technologist (Evening)

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 Intermediate Mechanical Technologist (evening) 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 is an intermediate level position in the Mechanical Production group. Provide a technical interface between Manufacturing and Engineering departments. Suggest materials and processes that could be used in the assembly of equipment. Establish procedures related to production and support the Manufacturing department during the assembly phase. This position requires substantial supervision from superior level positions.

 

Tasks:

• Participates in the design phase with the engineering group by suggesting possible assembly materials or procedures.
• Defines assembly methods for mechanical components and assemblies of simple to intermediate complexity. Prepares routing slips for parts under his control.
• Designs production templates associated with slips and performs a follow-up of their manufacturing.
• Helps assembly operators by performing detailed reviews during production.
• Suggests rework procedures to Quality Assurance personnel when an item does not meet prescribed standards.
• Helps superior level technologists in their work by participating to the development of new processes or tools, by reviewing and commenting technical drawings of manufacturing tooling and writing reports.
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with internal procedures and in compliance with our occupational health and safety rules.
• Makes recommendations in order to improve the efficiency of the production workshop.
• Performs other discipline related duties

 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the aerospace industry
• Diploma of College studies in Mechanical Technology or the equivalent
• Good knowledge of production techniques and mechanical assembly processes
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly tools
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft software and one ERP production database
• Fluent in both oral and written French. Knowledge of English is an asset

 

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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.