Operations Program Engineer/Analyst

Job description

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.

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada's Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year. The company also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. These distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and globally.

The selected candidate will coordinate action plans, manage projects and implement strategies across multiple functions and teams. This role provides exposure to engine delivery at Pratt & Whitney Canada, direct interaction with customers as a primary contact point, and the opportunity to contribute to delivery results.

The candidate will engage with employees across the business to ensure seamless program implementation in Operations and achievement of customer delivery targets. The role covers many aspects of a program, from long-term strategy to resolution of urgent issues. The position is based at our Longueuil location, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and project timelines, driving collaboration across organizations, and execute actions to bring projects to closure.
• Actively participate within IPTs (Integrated Project Teams) to ensure seamless transition of new models or engineering changes into production, ensuring MRP (scheduling), sourcing, capacity, lead time, tooling, product cost, clearances and logistics meet program objectives.
• Understand program issues and risks, develop strategies to meet program objectives or resume production, assess requirements for risk hardware procurement, and recommend solutions while minimizing excess inventory. Coordinate actions to resolve supply issues.
• Negotiate and liaise with Marketing, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, MED and Aftermarket to achieve requirements and obtain buy-in for strategies and delivery dates.
• Provide program status reports to the OPM manager, directors and marketing as required, with recommendations; escalate issues as needed. Support senior leadership in communicating Operations issues with customers.
• Implement timely new program sourcing and FSC objectives, exploring alternative opportunities with solid business cases.
• Establish tooling strategies and business cases for assigned programs and execute expenditures to plan for Engineering and Start-up budgets.
• Coordinate Operations business units to manage customer impacts (upgrades, returns, campaigns, etc.).
• Produce or coordinate production estimates and evaluations to support marketing inquiries (SSEQs) and proposal inquiries.
• Engage directly with OEMs to address engine production and delivery questions, providing clear plans and timely solutions.
• Review and manage impacts of Engineering Changes, Red Flag Notices and escapes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in an Engineering or Operations Management discipline, plus 5 or more years of work experience.
• Experience working in a P&WC Operations or supply chain business unit is preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and PLM.
• Ability to solve difficult and complex problems, communicate clearly and lead projects.
• PMP accreditation is an asset.

What 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.

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment; it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand daily documentation and technical terms from international organizations, and to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

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. Failure to do so will result in withdrawal of the employment offer.