Operations Program Engineer/Analyst

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.

Why join our team?

The selected candidate will coordinate action plans, manage projects and implement strategies across multiple functions and teams. This role is an exciting way to experience engine delivery at Pratt & Whitney Canada, interact as a direct contact point to our customers and make a difference in achieving results.

The candidate will have the opportunity to engage with employees from all areas of the business to ensure seamless project implementation in Operations and achieving customer delivery targets. This role offers the opportunity to work on many aspects of a program, from long term strategy to solving urgent issues. The position is based at our Longueuil location, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• 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, appropriate clearances and logistics meet program objectives.
• Understand specific 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 risk. Coordinate and decide on actions to resolve supply issues.
• Negotiate and liaise with Marketing, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, MED (Manufacturing Engineering Development) and Aftermarket to achieve requirements and obtain buy-in for strategies and delivery dates.
• Provide program status reports to OPM management, directors and marketing with recommendations; escalate issues as required and support senior leadership in communicating Operations issues with customers.
• Implement timely new program sourcing and FSC objectives, exploring alternative opportunities with sound 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 in support of OEM upgrade programs, short ships, returns, campaigns, etc. to mitigate customer impacts.
• Produce or coordinate production estimates and evaluations to support marketing inquiries (SSEQs) and proposal inquiries.
• Engage directly with OEMs to answer engine production and delivery questions, provide clear plans, offer timely solutions and clarify expectations.
• Review and manage impacts of Engineering Changes, Red Flag Notices and escapes.

What do you need to be successful?

• 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.

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.

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.