Internship - Winter 2027 - Quality Engineer

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 1000 Bd Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, QC J4G 1A1 location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

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Why join our team?

Joining the Quality team at the Longueuil Campus 1 means becoming part of a dynamic environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to apply your expertise in quality assurance and manufacturing technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve challenging technical problems that have a direct impact on our products.

You will thrive in an environment that encourages autonomy, professional growth, and continuous learning. If you are a proactive professional with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a passion for operational excellence, you will find a collaborative team where your expertise will make a meaningful impact.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Investigating quality issues by leveraging our data systems and collaborating closely with inspectors, machine operators, and cross-functional teams to identify the root causes of manufacturing nonconformances.
• Documenting your analyses, findings, and recommended corrective actions to ensure traceability and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the Quality team in the execution of continuous improvement initiatives and more complex technical projects that have a direct impact on manufacturing performance.
• Playing an active role in the deployment of the new Out of Tolerance Notification (OTN) system across the manufacturing lines, contributing to its implementation, user adoption, and the continuous improvement of related processes.

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.

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.