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We’re on the hunt for a motivated and talented Engineering Student in our Industrializationdepartment at our Montreal office. This is a 4 or 8 months assignation starting in May 2026.
Role:
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Production Manager and will be embedded in a team of Industrial Engineers and Technologists. The Industrial Engineering Student participates in AI&T planning and improvement activities for the industrialization of antenna and satellite products.
Responsibilities:
Tasks and projects are assigned in accordance with production needs with consideration for the student’s skills, interests, schooling level, and experience achieved to date. Examples of tasks that have previously been assigned to students are as follow:
- Perform capacity analysis and create layout to optimize production lines
- Determine material flow and resources requirements to ensure smooth production
- Manage and support the optimization of existing processes
- Capture and analyze production data (e.g., time studies) to identify improvement opportunities
- Follow up on continuous improvement initiatives to ensure implementation and sustainability
- Assist in analyzing internal processes to identify inefficiencies and risks
- Collaborate effectively with design, procurement, program manager, test, QA and assembly teams
- Act as a positive initiator of change by suggesting practical improvement ideas
- Support the development and maintenance of operational documentation, procedures and process standards
Required experience and skills:
- Must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with a preference for Industrial engineering (or equivalent) with two (2) years completed
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Good written and oral communication skills in French and English
- Interest in aerospace and appreciation for challenges related to the space environment
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, LEAN principles and other improvements methodologies
- Ability to quicky analyze and resolve operational challenges
- Dynamic, proactive, detail-oriented, attentive to others
- Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- High adaptability in fast changing environment
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
Desirable skills:
- Knowledge of MS Office, Visio, and AutoCAD
- Knowledge of FlexSim or other production simulation software
- Background in project management
- Experience in the aerospace sector
- Experience in logistics
Please upload a copy of both your resume and transcript when you apply.
Comments/Special Considerations:
Successful candidates must obtain and pass security assessment for the Controlled 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 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.
