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We’re on the hunt for a Programme AIT Manager – Electronic Products on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

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.

Role:

• Represents their unit to the client. In this capacity, they act as the point of contact.

• Reviews requests from the departments responsible for program management, product development and production line management. They then allocate and organize the necessary resources to manage the AIT (assembly, integration and testing) phase of a program.

• Must be able to negotiate and provide feedback to program managers or the external client, whether regarding products, resources, funding or methods.

• Prepares an analysis of product metrics and then communicates their observations to the line AIT manager. Works collaboratively to develop a plan. Acts as a consultant, providing technical advice and guidance.

• Communicates the client’s schedules and checks feasibility with the AIT line manager.

• Carries out frequent and regular assessments of costs to date and estimates to completion, and develops alternative plans as necessary to meet cost and schedule targets.

• Attends product launch and design meetings and ensures that production line specifications are adhered to. In other words, the manager must ensure that proposed designs are compatible with existing equipment wherever possible.

• Must be able to make decisions and, where necessary, take a stance based on supporting data, in the best interests of the company.

• Ensures the AIT’s visibility within the management team through regular meetings and presentations on technical and contractual matters, and by reviewing progress made.

Specific to electronic products:

• Define performance indicators and plan the sequence for implementing improvements.

• Maintain regular contact with AIT line managers

• Leverage technical expertise in electronics wherever possible

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in microelectronics, electrical engineering or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience in program/project management or project engineering for electronic products
• At least 7 years of experience in microelectronics or micromanufacturing
• Knowledge of clean room environments
• Proven experience in negotiations, risk management, contract and subcontract management, financial oversight, and compliance with U.S. ITAR regulations
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English (bilingualism required) (Interaction with clients outside Quebec and executives at the Ontario headquarters).

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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.