Nondestructive Test Inspector

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry based in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture new-generation engines that power the world's largest fleet of aircraft and helicopters in the business aviation, general aviation, and regional aviation segments.

In nearly 100 years, we have achieved many breakthroughs in engine development that transport goods and equipment, fight forest fires, and carry passengers.

An employer of choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada's Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes, in addition to being ranked first among employers in the country's aerospace and defense industry! Our headquarters are on the list of best employers in the Montreal area. Together, these distinctions confirm our reputation as an employer of choice in the Montreal region, Canada, and worldwide.

What will your daily life be like?

• Visually inspect parts before, during, and after testing, to detect imperfections and irregularities, cracks, scratches, scuffs, porosities, overheating, and other surface or subsurface defects indicated by particle deposits, penetrant, or acid etching effect.

• Prepare, process with fluorescent penetrant, rinse, and dry parts before inspection. Visually inspect under black or white light. Clean, demagnetize, and apply corrosion protection processes as required.

• Prepare or participate in the preparation of chemical solutions, sampling, and draining basins as needed.

• During pressure and flow verification tests, perform the required adjustments and connections, use specified jigs, mount parts, and set the manometer according to the determined pressure. Manufacture, when required, gaskets on the jigs to facilitate work requirements.

• Evaluate non-conformities using appropriate documents to determine their acceptability. Accept parts within quality standard limits. If necessary, prepare, follow up, and issue non-quality notices according to the established quality process, accurately describing the type, extent, and location of discontinuities. Perform necessary computer transactions for part tracking.

• Maintain appropriate records of different parameters to establish efficient operations with statistical process control.

• Work from process requirements, procedures, verbal instructions, nondestructive testing standards, drawings, and any other relevant or recognized additional information.

• May be required to operate several closely spaced machines simultaneously.

What you need to succeed

• Maintain nondestructive testing accreditations (FPI, MPI, X-Ray, anodic and titanium anodic etching) and/or relevant Nondestructive Testing training

• Level 2 certification for at least one of the four techniques mentioned above would be an asset

• Interpersonal skills: teamwork and positive attitude

• CGSB certification would be an asset

• Autonomous

• Experience in an industrial environment.

• This position is in a French-speaking work environment; however, it requires a basic knowledge of English to understand certain specialized work instructions, drawings, and technical terms that may originate from international organizations.

What we offer

• Retirement and savings plan program with employer contribution

• Group insurance program

• Advancement opportunities (career progression)

• Merit program or recognition program

• Health and wellness program, including telemedicine

• Recreational and sports club

• Nearby daycares

• Transport accessibility or public transport program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine form is used without discrimination and solely to lighten the text. We will consider job applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and rigor to design, manufacture, and maintain the world's most advanced and reliable aircraft engines.

Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support trade, 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 push your limits?

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RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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