Intermediate Manufacturing Engineer

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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 3800 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 thats been in our DNA since day those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better well take you there.

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The Role:

MDA is currently seeking an Intermediate Manufacturing Engineer. 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 to 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 partlevelissues
• 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 2 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 experiencein 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).

Were 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 youre excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation well 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 MDAs and Canadas 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.

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