Industrialization Project Manager

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 continues 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.

Why join our team?

As a member of the Production Readiness team your functions will allow for in depth insight and participation within the RTX program lifecycle management process (RLPM) spanning from early concept proposal phase through key milestones such as engine certification, entry into production and entry into service. Daily functions requires to liase and coordinate with key stakeholder PWC disciplines such as Engineering, Operations, Supply management, and Quality, to develop enterprise mitigation plans to address programmatic risks.

Through this experience you will have the ability to acquire cross functional skill sets through collaborative enterprise activities. Some of the daily functions include working in close collaboration with the PWC internal & external producers to help identify key operational challenges related to new designs and/or manufacturing technology that impede our ability to achieve program operational targets such as product cost,quality signature, and customer delivery performance. Individuals will develop leadership capabilities through interactions with all levels of management and staff within programs and projects as well as other functional organizations. This experience with allow individuals to achieve enhanced visibility on program lifecycle challenges, develop a profound understanding of the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) methodology , develop risk management skills enabling career growth

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

What will your day-to-day look like?

• As an Industrialization Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring your assigned portfolio is ready for production — on time, on spec, and with zero disruption.
• Lead industrialization projects across the product lifecycle (RLPM methodology) — from Conceptual Design Review (CDR) to Entry Into Service (EIS).
• Identify and resolve production readiness risks that could impact program milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Quality, Logistics, Engineering, Sourcing & OPM) to align on readiness goals.
• Facilitate critical reviews and events like Production Readiness Reviews (PR-L2), Kaizens, etc
• Analyze and escalating key operational issues that could affect the supply chain quality and delivery performance.
• Drive improvement initiatives such as CORE events (3P, Kaizen, VSM) to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
• Ensure full compliance with all Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and Production Readiness (PR) criteria.

What You’ll Own

• Risk management / mitigation of MRL gaps
• Leading PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) efforts with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring OTD (On-Time Delivery) assurance plans with producers
• Supporting SQA and other teams in meeting quality system requirements
• Participating in executive reviews on readiness status and risk mitigation
• Monitoring KPIs and contributing to overall program success
• Supporting Configuration, Cost, Quality, Producibility, Sourcing, and more

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 5 years of experience
• Domains of education: Engineering: Aerospace, Production, Industrialisation. Production & Operation management, Procurement, others
• Technical understanding related to manufacturing processes
• Experience in project management
• Communication verbal and written: French and English
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes (CORE)
• Ability to communicate to various levels of management or forums in a clear & concise manner
• Thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Can lead projects and teams to deliver under pressure
• Understand supply chain dynamics and quality systems requirements.
• Proficient in problem solving techniques with the goal of achieving operational efficiency gains

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions

• Group insurance program

• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)

• Merit or recognition program

• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care

• Recreational and sports club

• Nearby daycares

• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

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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.

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