Sr MTS - QA Audit

MDA; Ville de Richmond; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space in Canada is seeking a Sr. Quality Assurance Lead to support and guide pursuits and programs, ensuring conformance with the ISO 9001:2015 certified CQS.

You will drive quality across the full lifecycle from planning through audits and supplier management. As a senior QA professional, you will lead independent reporting, align technical solutions with QA requirements, and maintain the Quality System while promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Science or Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in software QA within agile/DevSecOps environments; mission-critical systems is a plus.
• 3-5 years conducting internal quality audits under ISO9001:2015; Lead Quality Auditor certification preferred.
• Hands-on with ISO9001:2015 or AS-9100-D requirements in a CQS context.
• Experience with configuration management, calibration, and QA for hardware-software integrated solutions.

Responsibilities

• Programmatic independent reporting and support for pursuits and programs.
• Technical solution alignment; ensure QA coverage across design, implementation and V&V.
• Quality system maintenance; lead audits and drive corrective actions; promote improvements.

Skills

QA in agile/DevSecOps

ISO9001:2015 experience

Software QA

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

SharePoint CMS

Job description

ABOUT MDA SPACE

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 4,000 + 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.

The Position

The Sr. Quality Assurance Lead reports to the Manager, Quality Assurance. The Sr. QA Lead is responsible for providing direct support and guidance to business pursuits and program projects, maintaining and assuring conformance to MDA Space Geointelligence’s ISO 9001:2015 certified Company Quality System (CQS), and otherwise enabling company adherence to the Quality Policy.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities fall under three key functions:

1. Programmatic independent reporting and support
2. Technical solution alignment
3. Quality system maintenance and support

1. Programmatic Support and Independent Reporting

• Support contract negotiations – identify applicable quality clauses.
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate QA activities; support tailoring of processes to pursuit/project needs.
• Author Quality Assurance Plans and ensure appropriate stakeholder involvement.
• Act as quality liaison with customers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Review pursuit/project plans for compliance with customer and Company Quality System(CQS) requirements
• Plan, conduct and report project and supplier audits per the Universal Audit Schedule (UAS)
• Lead or support preparation for, conduct of, and follow‑up to customer audits.
• Manage subcontractor/supplier qualification, risk identification, control and performance monitoring.
• Open non‑conformance records and drive closed‑loop corrective‑action.
• Oversee projects to ensure CQS implementation, facilitate lessons‑learned, and attend risk‑review and milestone meetings.
• Provide status reports and elevate quality concerns through the prescribed path

2. Technical Solution Alignment

• Assure that solution requirements are addressed in design, implementation, integration and V&V activities.
• Assure configuration of deliverables is defined and controlled.
• Lead and/or supports the establishment and conduct of quality inspections
• Lead equipment calibration activities for the assigned projects.
• Work with technical leads to define integration inputs and associated verification/validation activities.
• Participate in Change Control Boards (CCBs) and Material Review Boards (MRBs)
• Lead and/or support the conduct of independent test witnessing as required
• Review and approve technical documentation from a QA perspective

3. Quality System Maintenance and Support

• Plan, conduct and report system (process) audits per the Universal Audit Schedule and applicable standards.
• Initiates non‑conformance records and drive closed‑loop corrective‑action
• Contribute to continual improvement of MDA Space’s Quality System – lead process‑improvement activities and support related training.
• Assist the Process Specialist with business‑process change management.
• Stay current on QA best practices and apply new knowledge where appropriate.

Requirements (experience/skills)

• Post‑secondary degree in Science or Engineering (or equivalent) + 8+years relevant experience
• Proven experience in software QA within agile/DevSecOps environments; mission ‑ critical systems a plus.
• 3-5years conducting Internal Quality Audits under an ISO9001:2015 (or equivalent); Lead Quality Auditor certification preferred.
• Hands‑on experience working with ISO9001:2015 (or AS‑9100‑D) requirements within a CQS.
• Experience with configuration management, equipment calibration, and verification & validation processes for hardware ‑ software integrated solutions.
• Experience working with Microsoft SharePoint based content management system considered an asset
• Experience working with ERP systems is required

General

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong time ‑ management and prioritization abilities.
• Proficient with office communication and collaboration tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level and higher, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).