Kitting Coordinator

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 60-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 3,400 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.

We’re on the hunt for a Kitting Coordinator on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

Role : 

Ensure follow-up and availability of material, update the required traceability and documentation.  Receives specific assignments with close supervision.

Tasks :

• Update material lists and material issue lists
• Issue production orders, where applicable
• Prepare kits and re-kits
• Support traceability requirements (Tollgates, ECN implementation, etc.)
• May assist scheduler and production controller as needed.
• Ensure parts are equipped and/or available on the floor according to manufacturing needs.
• Manage material according to Kanban
• Ensure availability of bulk materials

 

Required Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of the Office suite
• Understanding of product nomenclature notions, planning concepts and one ERP system
• Sense of urgency
• Problem solving and decision making
• Accountability and responsibility
• Some analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Able to interact efficiently.
• Customer focus (internal and external)
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changes.

 Education : Diploma of professional or college studies in a related field.

 Experience : 

• 2 years of relevant experience in a purchasing, material and/or production planning environment
• A combination of other pertinent education/experience could be considered

Linguistic Level : Knowledge of French and English is essential (Contact with customers outside Quebec and head office staff in Ontario).

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.