About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada's Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country.

Why Join The Team?

Lead a team dedicated to supporting Design with manufacturing expertise and addressing all producibility and manufacturing-related issues across Operations' producers (Supply Chain, Internal Manufacturing and Partnerships) for turbomachinery components designed by P&WC.

This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Longueuil, and performed exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

Lead a team of manufacturing experts located in Canada and Poland to address all aspects related to the producibility of parts for current and future engines, with a focus on Manufacturing Engineering Parts of Concern (WIM-1048).
Create and implement methods, tools, and metrics to achieve manufacturing-ready designs resulting in parts that can be delivered ZNC (Zero Non-Conformance) on time, repeatably, at target cost and producible by different suppliers. Be responsible within the IPT for approval of manufacturing aspects of drawings.
Support, with the NPI IPTs and Industrialization organization, reviews for turbomachinery module components, sourcing and manufacturing strategy (including PPAP plan with a list of unique part numbers and mitigations for common hardware issues).
Develop producibility knowledge documentation based on market feedback and new technologies.
Contribute to cost reduction strategies at the turbomachinery module level, in cooperation with Strategic Sourcing and producer representatives.
Ensure commitments, budget tracking and resource planning are met.

What do you need to be successful?

Engineering degree with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience. Master’s in mechanical engineering is an asset.
Capability to manage a team and demonstrate strong leadership.
Strong communication skills (internal and external), accountability and good organization. Ability to create, lead and implement a vision, mission and sense of belonging for the department (employees in Canada, Europe and cooperation with Cyient in India).
Excellent understanding of manufacturing methods and production readiness approaches (such as MRL, APQP and SPC - Process Certification).
Good understanding of gas turbines and associated quality processes.
Solid knowledge of RLPM (MMP 220), IPT (MMP 219) and Transition (MMP 300) processes and methodologies.
Understanding of the Turbomachinery module's producibility objectives (stable and predictable cost and quality, consistent manufacturing process).
Maintain constant interaction with MED and PWEH to leverage the latest technological advancements in mechanical manufacturing.
Promote the ability, with your team of experts, to influence design teams to use appropriate and innovative manufacturing processes to meet module performance, quality, and cost objectives.
Participate as required in manufacturing technology research in collaboration with MED, PWC internal operations, Engineering R&T and PWEH.
Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to work under pressure and accommodate priority changes.
Available for travel sometimes on short notice and to support off-hour requests.
Position is in a French-speaking work environment; a very good knowledge of English is required to read and communicate technical documentation daily.

What do we offer?

Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
Group insurance program
Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
Merit or recognition program
Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
Recreational and sports club
Nearby daycares
Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers and support missions around the globe.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances.

Associate Director, Manufacturing Engineering