Supplier Quality Engineer/ MTS- Product Assurance

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 Position

The role of a supplier quality engineer (SQE) is a supply chain professional that plays a central role in assessing quality is built into our supplier processes, and ensures that products received are free of defects. Using technical expertise, the SQE ensures the design intent can be achieved by our supply base, and uses engineering principles to investigate, analyze, and resolve supplier quality issues. They will identify trend defects and lead continuous improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability to consistently meeting MDA’s requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understanding the design requirements, work with Engineering and the Buyer to assess the technical
  capability and roadmap of the supplier
• Along with M&P engineers, assess/approve suppliers to MDA PCR (special processes) intent
• Analyze NCRSUPs (Supplier NCRs) & NCRs (Non Conformances) identifying Supplier RC (Root Cause) to
  ensure that trends are identified and resolved
• Drive (RCCA) Root Cause Corrective Actions from technical SCARs (supplier Corrective Action Review)
  and NCRs
• Create project plans to close out issues
• Ensure the suppliers build & test processes are robust and repeatable with no variability
• Utilize techniques such as PFMEA and Continuous improvement mindset

Required Capabilities 

• Strong statistical analysis skills and ability to analyze supplier or vendor data along with internal metrics.
• Highly technical mindset and thorough knowledge of technical elements of manufacturing and
  engineering with the ability to identify process variability, as well as making informed judgement and
  recommendation within the supply chain.
• Ability to lead the creation, execution and reporting of projects to improve supplier quality, acting as a
  liaison between the company and the supply chain.
• Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Dynamic, resourceful and known for sense of initiative (leadership, innovative, problem solver)

Education and Experience 

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Physics
• 5-10 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering capacity
• Extensive experience with high precision manufacturing, test and assembly processes at micron
  tolerances, such as 5-axis CNC, precision machining and stress relief of aluminum, steel and brass, OR
  proven ability to rapidly acquire a high level of competence in new technical areas
• Lead 8D root cause, project or quality improvement plans, APQP, PPAP
• Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry lean experience an asset, but not required
• ASQ CQE or CSQP an asset
• P.Eng. designation an asset, but not required
• ASME Y14.5 – 2009 (or newer) knowledge and practice
• ISO/AS9100D (or newer) knowledge and practice an asset, but not required

 

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 $94,000 - $121,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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