Senior Manager, Engine Line

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

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

For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.

Why join the MRO team?

In a context of strong growth in demand for turbine engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, we must accelerate the transformation of our operations to ensure an exceptional level of service to our internal and external customers. As a leader within the organization, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge of operational excellence and leverage your leadership to guide and support your team through its growth. As the head of a profit center, you will ensure the smooth daily operation of the business, focusing on employee health and safety, compliance with environmental standards, and product quality. You will contribute to the development and execution of the five-year strategy, the development of new business opportunities, and the implementation of transformation projects across the MRO network. This position is full-time, with flexible hours in Saint-Hubert, and is exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Lead a team of supervisors and staff employees to foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and development.
• Oversee component delivery across the four value streams, from induction to shipment.
• Manage operations to increase throughput, improve bottleneck performance, reduce lead times, control WIP (work-in-progress), ensure operational continuity, and meet financial targets.
• Assure on-time delivery.
• Promote Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and maintain a safe working environment.
• Place quality at the center of all actions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a 1, 5, and 10 year strategic vision to support business growth.
• Encourage innovation and the industrialization of new technologies.
• Plan and track production to meet delivery deadlines, quantities, and quality standards.
• Lead daily team meetings (tier meetings).
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs): throughput, quality, WIP, cost, customer satisfaction, etc.
• Respond swiftly to unexpected events (equipment breakdowns, quality deviations, HSE incidents).
• Optimize workflow and resources by supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen).
• Prioritize daily operational decisions.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders (teams, management, partners).
• Meet financial commitments and protect the profit center's profitability.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business management with over 10 years of progressive management experience in the aerospace industry; MBA or other advanced management degree preferred.
• Proven leadership experience and the potential for promotion through demonstrated performance and capabilities.
• Experience working with both unionized and non-unionized workforces.
• Demonstrated success in operations management with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects with impact on operations in areas such as EH&S, HR, Quality, Finance, Ethics/Compliance, and Export Controls.
• Strategic leadership.
• Teamwork.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Business innovation.
• Adaptability.
• Analytical thinking.
• Customer orientation.
• Business judgment.
• Knowledge of Lean transformation principles and an understanding of assembly, testing, and machining processes are considered assets.

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment; it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms from international organizations, and to write and 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 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.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day — just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?