Internship - Winter 2027 - Manufacturing engineering, improvement focus

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

Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PrattWhitneyCa

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

Why join our team?

Manufacturing engineering, improvement focus

The student takes on the responsibility of promoting the CORE tools of the new continuous improvement system throughout the organization. The role includes activities such as supporting and guiding the implementation initiatives within the manufacturing center. Initiatives range from organizing work areas to establishing manufacturing standards and driving initiative production. Teamwork and leadership skills are essential.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• You Support the commitment of hourly employees in using CORE tools through several weekly meetings to structure the approach for the entire Longueuil manufacturing center.
• Supervise the continuous improvement initiatives defined in the annual plan by participating in or supporting employees.
• Reinforce the culture of continuous improvement by using CORE tools on a daily basis (training, communication, workshops).
• You will work within a dynamic team focused on achieving set objectives. This position allows you to work on highly visible and evolving projects within an innovative team

What do 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.
• Fast learning and self-reliant
• Good ability to work as a team and communicate
• Good knowledge of French and English, spoken and written
• Good priority management
• Knowledge the MS Office suite software, Power BI
• Basic knowledge in manufacturing environment

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.