Product Assurance Manager

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 4 000 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Role :

The position is responsible for ensuring that the program's products and services meet contractual and divisional quality requirements. 

Tasks :

• Ensure the implementation and compliance of the program's product assurance plan, including adherence to specifications, cost and delivery date.


• Provide risk analysis, project planning, budget and resource requirements.


• Organize reviews with customers and subcontractors.


• Liaise with the customer for resolution of non-conformances and corrective actions and all aspects of product assurance.


• Maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to the achievement of program objectives.


• Perform process and product compliance audits both internally and with subcontractors. Ensure effective corrective actions.


• Analyze data and performance indicators, identify improvement potential and lead continuous improvement projects


• Collect lessons learned data and generate improvement initiatives.

Qualifications required : 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an interest in complex machined parts manufacturing, electro-mechanical assemblies or PCBs


• Ability to exercise leadership in his/her discipline. 


• Good communication skills in French and English (Contact with customers outside Quebec (maintenance audits)).


• Collaborative and team oriented. Knowledge of geometric sizing and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5), AS 9100 quality standards and aerospace work standards is also a requirement of the position.


• Computer skills (word processing and electronic calculation applications) are also required.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Auditor background


• Training in quality engineering and/or continuous improvement (APQP, CQE, Six sigma, etc.)

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level II, 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.