Quality Assurance Engineer - Mechanical

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation is hiring for a quality assurance role focused on developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving QA processes to meet customer requirements. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and adherence to aerospace standards in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years of QA experience, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance or manufacturing.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership in field/role.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Collaborative team player with good communication.
• Knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), AS 9100 and aerospace standards.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product design by reviewing drawings and technical change notices.
• Ensure compliance with specifications by reviewing and approving work instructions, processes, and inspection points on production orders.
• Coordinate problem-solving and corrective actions when nonconformities are detected with multiple teams.
• Conduct process and product compliance audits internally and at suppliers’ sites; ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Analyze data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and lead continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

MS Word & Excel

GD&T

Aerospace standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

AS 9100

Aerospace standards

Job description

Job Category: Product & Quality Assurance

• Posted : July 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X3R2, CAN

Description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Role:

The position involves developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving quality assurance processes to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product design by reviewing drawings and technical 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‑solving and corrective actions when nonconformities are detected, working with purchasing, production, design, and other engineering disciplines.
• Conduct process and product compliance audits both internally and at suppliers’ sites. Ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Analyze data and performance metrics, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering with an interest in the manufacture of complex machined parts, electromechanical assemblies, or printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• 2 or more years of experience.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership in one’s field.
• Strong communication skills in French and English.
• A collaborative spirit and ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5), AS 9100 quality standards, and aerospace work standards is also a requirement for this position.
• Computer skills (word processing and spreadsheet applications) are also required.

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).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, and we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

Benefits

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.

Accommodation

MDA 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.