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Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Technologist – Electrical & Wiring Harnesses will be the hands‑on technical expert who bridges product design, process development, and production execution for wiring harness assemblies. Working closely with design engineers, production teams, quality, and supply chain, you will develop, qualify, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and work instructions that enable efficient, cost‑effective, and defect‑free supplier production of complex harnesses.

Key Responsibilities

Area

Primary Tasks

Process Design & Optimization

• Design, build, and qualify production tooling and fixtures
• Apply Lean, Six‑Sigma, and SMED principles to reduce cycle time, and minimize waste.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide production and supplier support
• Conduct root‑cause analysis (5‑Why, Fishbone) on harness defects and implement corrective actions.

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Assembly (DFA)

• Collaborate with product design engineers to ensure new harness designs are manufacturable, cost‑effective, and meet reliability targets.
• Perform DFM/DFA reviews; recommend changes to wire routing, connector selection, and harness architecture.

Quality & Compliance

• Develop and maintain process validation protocols and functional test procedures per IPC and customer standards.
• Generate Process Control Plans, and PFMEA.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Kaizen events focused on wiring harness production; track and report KPI improvements

Training & Documentation

• Write and update work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials.
• Train production operators and technicians on new processes, safety, and quality standards.

Equipment & Tooling Management

• Manage the lifecycle of wiring assembly equipment.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and calibrations with the calibration group.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Interface with Supply Chain to support outsourced assemblies.
• Work with Change Management to assess manufacturing impact of design revisions.

Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure all activities comply with OSHA, company safety policies, and environmental regulations (e.g., hazardous waste handling of lead‑based solders).

Required Qualifications

Category

Requirements

Education

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing engineering for wiring harnesses (aerospace preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with JSTD 001 and IPC class 3 with space addendum

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM tools for harness layout
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and bill‑of‑materials (BOM).

Process Skills

• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 6S, Kaizen, and Six‑Sigma methodologies.
• Hands‑on knowledge of crimping, soldering, wire routing, heat‑shrink, and sealing techniques.

Analytical Skills

• Strong problem‑solving abilities; comfortable using root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action frameworks (CAPA).

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to create clear work instructions and technical reports.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and external suppliers.

Computer Literacy

• MS Office (Excel – advanced formulas, pivot tables, charts).
• ERP/MRP systems and PLM tools

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and holdsecurity clearance at the reliability statuslevel, and pass security assessment for theControlled Goods Program (CGP).

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 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.

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.

The compensation range for this position is $71K- $89K annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.