Senior Manufacturing Engineer

ABOUT MDA SPACE Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts 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.

www.mda.space The Role MDA is currently seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer/MTS. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing Engineering, from initial design “proof of principle” hardware, through to the assembly and Integration & Test phase. The role of a Manufacturing Engineer is to determine the most safe and efficient way to produce and test a product.

Job Responsibilities

Designing of build and test processes

Evaluates manufacturing methods/processes based on proven experience and best practices for commercial and aerospace industry; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors

Improves company manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

Internally control (tools and processes) to execute and deliver final products

Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods and equipment; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

Provides manufacturing engineering information to the engineering/program organizations

Completes design and development projects by guiding technicians.

Act as point of contact for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving assembly and piece part level issues

Participate in product development meetings and make recommendations for product design changes to enhance manufacturing and assembly

Determine requirements, select and acquire new capital test equipment through working with the Program & Engineering team

Create and maintain a capacity model for all capital equipment

Maintain all capital equipment and ensure they are aligned to any provincial standards

Job Requirements/Education Interested candidates must possess 10+ years of relevant experience, and a combination of:

Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering degree

Green Belt lean certified

Candidate must have a wide range of experience in Space/Aerospace and Commercial DFM (Design for Manufacture).

Experience in production and test layout design including ergonomics & safety

Candidate must have extensive experience in accurately estimating part and assembly labour, lead time & cycle time based on incomplete detail drawings or from layout drawings)

Experience with how product flows through the shop floor with router creation

Experience in lean principles (VA/NVA, cycle times, lead times, VSM)

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with a strong emphasis on Excel, knowledge of MRP systems

Excellent planning capabilities, organizational skills, ability to work under time constraints

Excellent verbal, written communication skills are essential to this position.

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 i

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