Programme AIT Manager – Electronic Products

MDA•Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Satellite Systems team is the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, and has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, and is committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

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)

Responsibilities

Represents their unit to the client and acts as the point of contact.
Reviews requests from program management, product development, and production line management departments, then allocates and organizes necessary resources for the AIT phase of a program.
Negotiates and provides feedback to program managers or external clients regarding products, resources, funding, or methods.
Prepares an analysis of product metrics, communicates observations to the line AIT manager, and works collaboratively to develop a plan, acting as a consultant providing technical advice and guidance.
Communicates client 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, ensuring proposed designs are compatible with existing equipment wherever possible.
Makes decisions and takes a stance based on supporting data, in the best interests of the company.
Ensures AIT's visibility within the management team through regular meetings and presentations on technical and contractual matters, and by reviewing progress made.
Defines performance indicators and plans the sequence for implementing improvements for electronic products.
Maintains regular contact with AIT line managers.
Leverages technical expertise in electronics wherever possible.