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.

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 continue 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.

Internship dates: January 5th to April 23th , 2027.

Location: 1000 Bd Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, J4G 1A1, Québec, Canada.

Flexible Schedule : Flexible Hours, On-site: 5 days per week.

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Our website: https://www.pwc.ca/en

What your day to day will look like:

• Process monitoring: Reviewing KPIs, dashboards, and metrics to spot inefficiencies or bottlenecks.
• Root cause analysis: Digging into data trends (e.g., production delays, customer complaints, quality issues).
• Team meetings: Facilitating stand-ups or improvement huddles with frontline staff and managers.
• Kaizen events: Running short, focused workshops to brainstorm and implement quick wins.
• Training & coaching: Teaching Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile tools to employees so they can solve problems themselves.
• Pilot projects: Testing new workflows, automation tools, or standard operating procedures.
• Change management: Supporting teams through transitions, ensuring buy-in and reducing resistance.
• Documentation: Updating process maps, SOPs, or value stream maps to reflect improvements.
• Progress tracking: Comparing today’s improvements against baseline metrics.
• Reporting: Preparing updates for leadership on cost savings, efficiency gains, or quality improvements.
• Continuous learning: Reviewing case studies, industry benchmarks, or new methodologies to stay sharp.

What you need to be successful:

• Be eligible to work in Canada.
• Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship.
• Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired if applicable.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Currently in the third or fourth year of the program.

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

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?

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. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.