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Industrial Engineer

MDA Space logoMDA SpaceSainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, CanadaPosted 1w ago

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MDA is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, bridging the gap between what is proven and what is possible. As a pioneer in robotics, satellite systems, and geospatial intelligence - with a 55-year history of world firsts and more than 450 missions - MDA is a global leader in communications, Earth observation, and space satellites, as well as space infrastructure and exploration.

MDA’s global team, comprised of more than 4,000 space experts, possesses the knowledge and expertise needed to transform a client’s bold vision into a feasible mission, thanks to a unique combination of experience, technical excellence, and a sense of wonder that has been part of our DNA since day one.

For those who dream big and push the boundaries on Earth and among the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, please visit www.mda.space. ## Role The industrial engineer must cooperate with a multidisciplinary team in the industrialization of the company's processes. He ensures the consistency of processes between the various work teams.

He designs and implements tools used to assess the productivity of various activities of corporate sectors. These activities have an impact on the quality and efficiency of assembly and test operations for our space products.

From the design phase until the clients receive the products, he designs or reviews the processes used for advanced satellites by ensuring the good quality of the final product by adhering to time frames and costs.

For various continuous improvement projects, the engineer communicates efficiently with other program management, design, procurement, test, quality assurance and assembly teams. ## Tasks - Perform capacity analyses and layouts to optimize production lines - Capture production data to improve analyses (time-studies) - Determine material flow requirements for production lines - Manage and optimize processes - Coordinate continuous improvement activities - Ensure communication between the various players - Be a positive initiator of change and suggest new concepts - Improve quality and security in production and test areas - Lead or take part in the development and implementation of corrective actions - Understand and analyze all internal processes - Follow the development of continuous improvement activities - Take part in the development of various documents/processes ## Required Qualifications - Good communication skills - Able to work in a team and to coordinate a team - Knowledge of Six Sigma, LEAN principles and other methods related to improvement - Able to quickly address various challenges - Dynamic, proactive, detail-oriented, attentive to others - Strategic vision - Great adaptability - Very good organizational and planning skills - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, with a preference for Industrial Engineering - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience ## Preferred Qualifications - Bilingual (English/French) - Knowledge of MS Office and Visio. - Knowledge of FlexSim - Experience in project management - Experience in the aerospace sector - Experience in logistics ## Comments/Special Considerations Successful candidates must obtain and maintain a Level II security clearance (SECRET) and pass the security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP). ## Comments/Special Considerations Successful candidates must obtain and maintain a security clearance at the reliability rating level and pass the security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We are a dream team made up of passionate, collaborative, and determined individuals, and we are constantly looking for others to join the #MDATeam to foster new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that drive us to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited about expanding our presence in space and want to inspire the next generation, we’ll help you get there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA invites everyone who wishes to get involved and be a part of it. As an employer committed to equal opportunity and dedicated to diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this new chapter. MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all its locations.

As a member of the MDA team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides comprehensive coverage through competitive health care benefits, including: flexible supplemental health care and prescription drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA Ltd. is proud to offer reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. If you would like to request such accommodations, please indicate this in your application or cover letter, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

From MDA Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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