Company Overview: For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we\xe2\x80\x99ll take you there. Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and Geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we\'re leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more. We\xe2\x80\x99re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire. Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you The role of a supplier quality engineer (SQE) is a supply chain professional that plays a central role in assessing quality is built into our supplier processes, and ensures that products received are free of defects. Using technical expertise, the SQE ensures the design intent can be achieved by our supply base, and uses engineering principles to investigate, analyze, and resolve supplier quality issues. They will identify trend defects and lead continuous improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability to consistently meeting MDA\xe2\x80\x99s requirements. Primary Responsibilities

• Understanding the design requirements, work with Engineering and the Buyer to assess the technical
  capability and roadmap of the supplier
• Along with M&P engineers, assess/approve suppliers to MDA PCR (special processes) intent
• Analyze NCRSUPs (Supplier NCRs) & NCRs (Non Conformances) identifying Supplier RC (Root Cause) to
  ensure that trends are identified and resolved
• Drive (RCCA) Root Cause Corrective Actions from technical SCARs (supplier Corrective Action Review)
  and NCRs
• Create project plans to close out issues
• Ensure the suppliers build & test processes are robust and repeatable with no variability
• Utilize techniques such as PFMEA and Continuous improvement mindset

Required Capabilities

• Strong statistical analysis skills and ability to analyze supplier or vendor data along with internal metrics.
• Highly technical mindset and thorough knowledge of technical elements of manufacturing and
  engineering with the ability to identify process variability, as well as making informed judgement and
  recommendation within the supply chain.
• Ability to lead the creation, execution and reporting of projects to improve supplier quality, acting as a
  liaison between the company and the supply chain.
• Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Dynamic, resourceful and known for sense of initiative (leadership, innovative, problem solver)

Desired Education and Experience

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Physics
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering capacity
• Extensive experience with high precision manufacturing, test and assembly processes at micron
  tolerances, such as 5-axis CNC, precision machining and stress relief of aluminum, steel and brass, OR
  proven ability to rapidly acquire a high level of competence in new technical areas
• Lead 8D root cause, project or quality improvement plans, APQP, PPAP
• Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry lean experience an asset, but not required
• ASQ CQE or CSQP an asset
• P.Eng. designation an asset, but not required
• ASME Y14.5 \xe2\x80\x93 2009 (or newer) knowledge and practice
• ISO/AS9100D (or newer) knowledge and practice an asset, but not required

We\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s and Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leadership in this next golden age. 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. 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 an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.