Professional Electronic Component Coordinator

About MDA Space:

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.

 

Role: 

Working on various programs, the component coordinator is responsible for ensuring that assemblies are ordered on time and within budget. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, he or she facilitates the communication of information between the various program participants (program managers, designers, buyers, etc.). This person works in a field requiring a high level of reliability for products dedicated to space. Their role is to ensure that nothing prevents the production of assemblies, and to be responsible for reporting potential problems.

 

Tasks:

The Component Coordinator will perform and participate in the following tasks:

• Participate in technical discussions with a multidisciplinary team (designers, unit lead, program manager, etc.)
• Participate in the PCB planning and development process.
• Understand high-level systems, in order to understand part coordination requirements.
• Participate in the development of tools to respond quickly and efficiently to different needs.
• Ensure that assemblies are produced on time.
• Understand technological issues related to part selection.
• Monitor assembly status and report potential problems.
• Be proactive in reducing program and BOM costs.
• Communicate with manufacturers to obtain quotations.

 

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering, with a minimum 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills in English and French.
• Knowledge of electronic components and understanding of their cards.
• Experience in electronic board design.
• Good understanding of electronic design phases.
• Good knowledge of the Office 2016 suite or more recent, in particular Excel (Power Query, VBA, formulas, etc.).
• Knowledge of the Atlassian suite (Jira and Confluence), an asset.
• Experience in logistics, an asset
• Good priority management skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Fluency in spoken and written French

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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.