Manufacturing Engineering Specialist - experimental parts

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.

Why join the Manufacturing Engineering team (MED)?

As a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, you will report to the Technical Supervisor of the Manufacturing Engineering team (MED). You will be responsible for developing manufacturing methods for P&WC engine components (turbines, compressors, combustion chambers, etc.). You will work as part of a team of about thirty methods agents, NC programmers and special process specialists.

You will also oversee support and optimization of manufacturing methods to meet the delivery requirements of the manufacturing center. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Longueuil and performed exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Create and write complex manufacturing operation sheets for parts and assemblies of aeronautical engines;
• Interpret and validate technical requirements of drawings, models and customer specifications;
• Define tooling for assembly or control of parts in collaboration with related services;
• Coordinate projects for the production and development of parts;
• Coordinate the introduction of new products and changes through strict and standardized quality processes;
• Work with machinists and inspectors to refine methods and address issues for parts in development;
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing workshop and external suppliers;
• Establish work standards to improve the quality and robustness of manufacturing processes;
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

What do you need to be successful?

• College diploma in manufacturing or mechanical design;
• 3–5 years of experience minimum as a process planner;
• Experience as a machinist (CNC and/or conventional);
• Mastery of Catia V5 software;
• Knowledge of SAP and PLM;
• Mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project;
• Teamwork, autonomy, good communication and attention to detail.

Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires knowledge of technical English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms from international organizations, and to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

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, public transit program and free parking.

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 successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances.