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Role:
This is an entry-level position within the production group in the mechanical department. It is to join the team specializing in harness-type products. The technologist is responsible for suggesting production-related methods and supporting the Manufacturing group during the assembly phase. This position requires supervision from senior positions.
Responsibilities:
- Assist senior technologists in the standardization of manufacturing processes.
- Assist in the drafting of Operating Instructions according to the approved processes in force for the assemblies/parts for which he/she is responsible.
- Follow-up on production schedules during assembly.
- Pass on problems reported during production to higher-level technologists and suggest solutions.
- Analyze and interpret Technical Drawings issued by Engineers in order to draw up Production Routings.
- Respect production schedules by identifying deviations and proposing contingency plans that can be standardized.
- Assist assemblers by carrying out detailed reviews during production.
- Integrate non-conformance rework procedures (NCR, DR, etc.).
- Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with internal procedures and in compliance with our occupational health and safety rules.
- Help maintain the efficiency of production laboratories and suggest improvements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by more senior technologists.
Minimum qualifications :
- 0-2 years experience.
- DEC in electromechanical technology, mechanics, electronics or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Microsoft software.
- Basic knowledge of assembly tools and manufacturing processes.
- Good oral and written comprehension and communication skills in English and French (Contact with customers outside Quebec).
- Critical and analytical thinking, with the ability to express the knowledge acquired during the course of one's career.
- Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) database software an asset.
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 income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.
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