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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 are on the hunt for a

Manufacturing Engineer on our Satellite Systems team at our Montreal office.

Summary Satellite Systems: As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

Role The Manufacturing Engineer is called upon to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manufacture space products used on state-of-the‑art satellites. As part of a energetic team, the engineer is responsible for inter‑program cohesion and for the assembly, integration and testing of our space products (AI&T;).

From the design phase, through assembly, testing (thermal, vibration, electrical, etc.) and up to the acceptance of the products by the customer, he/she ensures the good quality of the product and the documentation throughout the production chain, within the time and cost limits. In addition to monitoring projects,



the engineer actively participates in the continuous improvement of the various production departments (electronics, composite, antennas, payloads, supply chain, testing). Continuous improvement consists of optimizing or automating tasks, selecting, evaluating and qualifying new equipment, implementing corrective actions, qualifying new processes/products/subcontractors.

He/she also contributes to the implementation and monitoring of the Lean Manufacturing philosophy and Design for Manufacturing (DFM). Working in a constantly evolving environment, the manufacturing engineer is recognized as an agent of change within his/her team.

Tasks

Suggest and implement new technologies such as robots, vision systems, quality control and preventive maintenance tools in collaboration with the engineering and production teams (technology watch)

Analyze and validate existing processes, while participating in the design, installation and deployment of new solutions

Using the tools and ERP, monitor costs and schedules

Develop and implement optimal working methods, efficient testing tools and train users appropriately

Participate in Technical Overview Boards (TOBs) to ensure production needs are met in the designs

Represent the production team during MRBs

Maintain, improve and troubleshoot existing production equipment

Discussion with the project manager and the client to define the requirements

Communication with other team members, both internally and externally

Support production after start‑up

Analyze performance indicators of production cells

Experience And Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with minimum 2 years of experience

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team





Good written and oral communication skills in French and English (Contact with customers outside Quebec)

Interest in change and new technologies - Change management

Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure

Advanced computer skills

Desirable Skills

Experience in composite products

Knowledge of satellite products

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Knowledge of surface finishing processes

Knowledge of metrology

Creative and innovative

Good synthesis skills

Leadership and good interpersonal skills

Interest in digital transformation and artificial intelligence

Experience in new product integration

Experience in high volume production

Security Clearance and Controlled Goods Program Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the

SECRET status level II , and pass a security assessment for the

Controlled Goods Program (CGP) . Successful candidates must also obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass a security assessment for the

Controlled Goods Program (CGP) .

MDA provides 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.

MDA is a proud equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, and 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.

📌 Manufacturing Engineer (Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce)
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