Internship - Winter 2027 - Project Management and Continuous improvement

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 location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

Why join our team?

Reporting to the manager of the projects management office and continues improvement for the operations logistics, the incumbent will have to provide support to projects focused on improving the operational efficiency of a complex and just-in-time worldwide supply chain network and support to daily operations. The application areas of the projects are:

• Customs logistics.
• Distribution logistics (internal and external).
• Packaging Materials Engineering.
• Logistics infrastructure improvement.
• Warehousing logistics and inventory control.

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

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Take charge of and autonomously complete projects of different sizes having direct impacts on our logistics operations and the optimization of our business processes.
• Support project managers in the execution of specific tasks of ongoing projects such as:
• Collection of requirements and technical data.
• Impact and cost-effectiveness analyses.
• Production of action plans and meeting reports.
• Communication of the progress of projects.
• Follow specific project tasks and actions.
• Participation and responsibility for the implementation of new performance indicators
• Participate in optimizing the transfer across our various sites
• Support the deployment of the new continuous improvement operating system ("Core", Lean/Six-sigma equivalent).
• Perform day-to-day operations support tasks.

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.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, logistics, supply chain, business intelligence, or equivalent.
• Experience managing industrial logistics projects with tangible deliverables.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Flexible to adjust priorities based on client needs.
• Ability to work effectively with different departments.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and customer focus.
• Strong analytical skills with a systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP, Power BI, and Access .
• Able to work on-site in the province where you are hired, if applicable.
• A good knowledge of the French language, both written and spoken.

Asset

• Organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure with competing and changing priorities.
• Certification in project management or continuous improvement
• Knowledge of the aeronautics industry

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.