Lab Manager in Manchester

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) 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 MDA Space team of more than 3,000 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.

We’re on the hunt for someone to be responsible for the overall control of the labs and cleanroom across the 3 MDA UK locations. MDA’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology.

Roles MDA-UK is looking for an experienced Lab Manager to work on the next generation of communication satellite systems and sensors. In this position, you will be responsible for the overall control of the labs and cleanroom across the 3 MDA UK locations.

Responsibilities

• Day to day running of MDA’s laboratory and cleanroom across the 3 locations.
• Developing, implementing & policing laboratory policies and procedures.
• Ensuring quality control measures.
• Ensuring all ESD measures are implemented, maintained and adhered to.
• Management and control of all lab assets including allocating, tracking and maintenance.
• Managing lab requests and allocating space.
• Equipment calibration and coordination with equipment manufacturers.
• Maintaining laboratory inventories.
• Procurement of equipment and consumables.
• Cleanroom maintenance.
• Environmental monitoring.
• Consumable management.
• COSHH management.
• Training lab users and ensuring compliance with lab and equipment procedures and processes.

Requirements Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• 5+ years in the space industry (or other high reliability industry) in a similar position.
• A lab management, electrical engineering background, or experience testing electrical units for satellite applications.
• Strong hands-on skills.
• Resourcefulness and a passion for working hard and learning fast and lead from the front.
• The ability to travel between the 3 locations to maintain the labs and cleanroom.
• An understanding of the space operating environment and the resulting requirements on our lab practices.
• Clean room experience.
• Knowledge of ESD and control measures.
• Awareness of engineering standards (preferably ECSS).
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Comments/Special Considerations

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status.
• Identity: Full ID check.
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure.
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity.
• Reference checks.

Benefits Statement

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; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Ltd. 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.