Mechanical Designer - Support to Operation (STO) Turbomachinery

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 Team?

In addition to supporting our outstanding fleet of engines in the field, Pratt & Whitney Canada continues to invest in new engine technology and design for future aircraft installations. The Support to Operations (STO) Design Engineering group is responsible for the re-design and analysis of various compressor, combustion, transmission and turbine mechanical components. Our responsibilities extend across Engineering, Operations and Customer Service: from detail re-design, through validation & verification.

What will your day-to-day look like?

You will be part of a team of specialists in the design of mechanical systems for turbomachines (turboprop, turboshaft, and turbofan) and you will:

• Solve mechanical design problems on production and field engines.
• Re-design mechanical components to facilitate manufacturing.
• Solve producibility challenges on turbomachinery components.
• Perform thorough engineering evaluations of non-conforming material.
• Support outsourcing activities by defining and executing substantiation plans for components manufactured by new suppliers.
• Initiate design modifications for cost reductions.
• Lead multidisciplinary integrated product teams (IPT).
• Document IPT activities in design job projects.

This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Longueuil, and performed exclusively on-site.

What do you need to be successful?

• Functional level of English.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design.
• General knowledge of engineering disciplines (aerodynamics, heat transfer, structures, dynamics).
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods; CATIA V5 is an asset.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
• Membership in OIQ or PEO is an asset.

What 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.

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.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we will consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to protected characteristics.