Strategic Cost Manager

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 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.

A key objective of the team is to support the bidding process and business case development for new engine programs by providing accurate cost estimates, identifying cost optimization opportunities and ensuring the competitiveness of our products throughout their development lifecycle.

As the owner of the cost information, the successful candidate will maintain, manage and communicate the information with all stakeholders in order to track cost as programs develop :

-> Support the business opportunities for new engines with the collaboration of the Advanced Engineering group.

-> Evaluate with the Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and Engineering groups, the information required and the updates of the cost of the engines through the different phases of life from design, development to production.

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

Reporting to the Senior Manager Product cost, you will provide recurring cost details for the company business cases and will follow-up cost during engine development, ensuring all key elements are identified for proper execution:

• Provide engine cost for proposals, Financial Investment Audits and certification phases
• Support Program development by providing cost updates on ongoing design jobs upcoming cost impact
• Explore and recommend the most effective costs alternatives
• Perform analysis to validate assumptions at the time of proposal and manage cost during engine development phase.
• Establish and communicate cost targets for engine modules to the Engineering and Supply Chain teams
• Track cost evolution with respect to target and highlight upcoming and forecasted gaps.
• Work with Engineering to identify alternative design solutions if applicable increasing product margins
• Create an innovative environment to ensure best practices are applied.

Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, aeronautical engineering, finance or supply chain management

• Between 7 and 10 years of experience in a similar position
• Good understanding of engine mechanics
• Financial skills
• Understanding of manufacturing and machining processes
• Knowledge of a design tool

This position takes place in a French-speaking work environment, however it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with international clients, suppliers, or colleagues.

• Retirement and savings plan program with employer contribution
• Group insurance program
• Advancement opportunities (career progression)
• Merit program or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including telemedicine
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycare
• Accessibility by transport or public transit program and free parking

The masculine is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of lightening the text. We will consider job applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, audacity and rigor 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; you just have to look up. Are you ready to push your limits?

The successful candidate will have to undergo a criminal background check and obtain all necessary authorizations related to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. The job offer is conditional on the successful completion of these checks and the obtaining of the required authorizations. If these conditions are not met, the job offer will be withdrawn.