Manager - Mechanical Design/Mechanical Engineering

Job Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent. Experience in mechanical design, including design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA), and planning the development of safety- and mission-critical mechanisms, structures, and tooling.
• 10+ years of broad-based engineering experience across all phases of a program, working with commercial and/or government customers.
• 5+ years of people management and/or technical leadership experience (managing or supervising engineering teams).
• Deep understanding of mechanical design, GD&T, and drafting standards.
• Strong skills and efficiency using Siemens NX and TC.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes to assess issues, troubleshoot, and work collaboratively with designers and manufacturing teams.
• Experience in the mechanical design and routing of cable wire harness assemblies.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including effective communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills to operate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a high-performing technical team.
• Ability to collaborate broadly with peers and stakeholders internally within MDA and with commercial/government partners and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High motivation with a proven ability to adapt quickly in dynamic environments.
• Demonstrated technical contributions across a wide range of engineering challenges and multiple development programs.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships within and outside of the engineering organization.
• Strong project and technical management skills.

Preferred Assets

Special Considerations

Benefits

• MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages including relocation and visa sponsorship. 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.
• 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 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.
• The compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.