Advanced Industrialization Lead

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. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why join our team?

We are seeking an experienced and technically proactive and highly cross-functional Advanced Industrialisation Lead to define sourcing & manufacturing strategies and delivery of new sustainable components (parts & modules), engine Assembly and Testing (A&T) and to support their respective MRL readiness activities.

You will play a key role in ensuring industrial maturity of future programs by ensuring P&WC supply base, partners, manufacturing and Assembly & Test (A&T) sites are capable, competitive, digitally enabled and aligned with program timelines and technical requirements. This role requires a strategic & risk-based mindset and the ability to innovate and operate across global supply chains and sites in a highly regulated, high-performance environment.

The position is based at our Longueuil location, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

Sourcing & Manufacturing Strategy

• Lead sourcing and manufacturing activities for engine components, modules, assembly, testing, and tooling systems supporting new engine programs.
• Define make, buy, or partner strategies for new components based on technical, operational, and industrial requirements.
• Identify, assess, and develop suppliers, partners, and advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., precision casting, superalloy machining, coatings, additive manufacturing).
• Develop dual- and multi-sourcing strategies and collaborate on risk mitigation plans to ensure supply chain resilience.

Strategic Negotiations & Partnerships

• Lead negotiations of long-term agreements in support of future production awards.
• Negotiate product pricing, non-recurring costs, development schedules, repair and overhaul agreements, tooling, and contractual terms and conditions.
• Partner with internal teams to develop risk-sharing models for industrial development projects.

Industrial Readiness & Manufacturing Optimization

• Engage suppliers, partners, and internal sites early in the product development cycle to optimize design, manufacturability, assembly, testing, and overall product cost (DfC, DFM, DFA).
• Establish and monitor Factory Standard Costs (FSC) with Engineering and Cost Control teams, while identifying opportunities to improve program margins.
• Monitor industrial validation milestones, including FAI, PPAP, and other production readiness activities.
• Ensure suppliers, partners, and sites have Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) plans, capacity, capabilities, and resources in place to support program milestones and production ramp-up.
• Identify capital investment (CapEx) requirements related to tooling, special processes, testing infrastructure, and new technologies, and support the development of business cases.
• Support Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments for new technologies.

Program Governance & Production Readiness

• Collaborate with Advanced Industrialization leadership, Operations Program Excellence (OPE), Industrial Engineering, and Program teams to plan and execute RLPM gate deliverables and production readiness activities.
• Ensure production plans and operational readiness activities remain aligned with program schedules and objectives.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Assembly & Test, Aftermarket, and Program Management teams within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs*) to support the development and industrialization of new components and engines.
• Serve as the primary Advanced Industrialization point of contact for suppliers, partners, and internal sites.
• Coordinate program requirements, schedules, deliverables, and expectations across all stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.

(*) IPTs take place at the engine module, assembly level and detail part level and are responsible for ensuring that product requirements established by the PMT are achieved in the design, development, manufacturing, and aftermarket phases.

Frequent travel and variable work schedules expected when working with suppliers, partners or internal sites (manufacturing and A&T).

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in aerospace, Supply Chain, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, aerospace engine component manufacturing, or industrialisation, or similar high-specification industries.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes (e.g. casting, machining, coatings, additive manufacturing), aerospace materials and processes (e.g. Inconel, titanium alloys, ceramic coatings and composites) or manufacturing and assembly processes in regulated industries.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and communication, risk assessment, problem-solving skills and project management experience (technical planning, cost control, risk mitigation).
• Ability to influence complex, multi-site projects involving suppliers, partners and sites and act as an agent of change & transformation. Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle), sourcing tools, and suppliers/partners/sites performance tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace engine programs (civil or military).
• Demonstrated ability to influence complex, multi-site projects involving multiple suppliers and partners.
• Familiarity with TRL/MRL frameworks, industrial maturity models & risk assessments. Familiarity with automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Familiarity with digital tools CAD/CAM tools (CATIA), PLM systems (e.g. Teamcenter), digital manufacturing platforms, and data analytics tools.
• Ability to work across multi-site and international suppliers, partners and sites networks.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or PMP certification is a plus.

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, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

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 the withdrawal of the employment offer.

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