Quality Assurance Engineer - Electronics (Night Shift)
- Nights
- ITAR / US person
About the job
Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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.
We’re on the hunt for a Quality Assurance Engineer - electronics on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office. ## Role The position consists of developing, implementing, maintaining and improving quality assurance processes to meet customer requirements. ## Responsibilities/Tasks - Participate in product design by reviewing drawings and engineering change notices; - Ensure compliance with specifications by reviewing and approving work instructions, processes and inspection points on production orders.
Provide interpretations of acceptance criteria and optimize the control plan; - Coordinate problem resolution and corrective action upon detection of non-conformances with purchasing, production, design and other engineering disciplines; - Conduct process and product compliance audits both internally and at suppliers.
Ensure effective corrective actions; - Analyze data and performance indicators, identify improvement potentials and lead continuous improvement projects. ## Minimal Qualifications - A bachelor's degree in engineering with an interest in the manufacturing of complex machined parts, electromechanical assemblies or PCB printed circuit boards;Ability to exercise leadership in one's discipline; - Minimum 5 years of experience - Good communicator in both English and French; - Have a spirit of collaboration and teamwork; - Knowledge of dimensioning and geometric 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. ## Desirable Qualifications - Auditor training; - 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 reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR. ## Benefits statement 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. ## Equal opportunity statement MDA Ltd. 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.
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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Communications satellites, the Canadarm space robots and radar Earth observation, from Canada.
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