Advanced Industrialization Lead / Responsable principal(e) de l’industrialisation avancée

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance

Career progression

Merit program

Health & wellness program

Sports & recreation club

Nearby daycares

Transit & parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada is seeking an experienced Advanced Industrialisation Lead to define sourcing and manufacturing strategies for new engine components, assemblies and testing. You will ensure industrial maturity, supplier readiness, and alignment with program timelines across global sites in a highly regulated environment.

The role requires strategic thinking, risk-based decision making, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex supplier networks while driving cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in aerospace, supply chain, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management for aerospace engine components or industrialisation.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and materials; familiarity with regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and manufacturing activities for engine components, modules, assembly, testing, and tooling systems.
• Define make/buy/partner strategies for new components.
• Develop dual- and multi-sourcing strategies and risk mitigation plans.
• Negotiate long-term agreements and pricing with suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop risk-sharing models for industrial development projects.
• Engage suppliers and internal sites early to optimize design, manufacturability, and cost.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Manufacturing strategy

Strategic negotiations

Industrial readiness

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Digital manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in aerospace, supply chain, mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

CAD/CAM tools (CATIA)

PLM systems (Teamcenter)

Job description

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?

We are seeking an experienced and technically proactive and highly cross-functional Advanced Industrialisation Lead to define sourcing & manufacturing strategies and delivery of new sustainable components (parts & modules), engine Assembly and Testing (A&T) and to support their respective MRL readiness activities.

You will play a key role in ensuring industrial maturity of future programs by ensuring P&WC supply base, partners, manufacturing and Assembly & Test (A&T) sites are capable, competitive, digitally enabled and aligned with program timelines and technical requirements. This role requires a strategic & risk-based mindset and the ability to innovate and operate across global supply chains and sites in a highly regulated, high-performance environment.

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?

Sourcing & Manufacturing Strategy

• Lead sourcing and manufacturing activities for engine components, modules, assembly, testing, and tooling systems supporting new engine programs.
• Define make, buy, or partner strategies for new components based on technical, operational, and industrial requirements.
• Identify, assess, and develop suppliers, partners, and advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., precision casting, superalloy machining, coatings, additive manufacturing).
• Develop dual- and multi-sourcing strategies and collaborate on risk mitigation plans to ensure supply chain resilience.

Strategic Negotiations & Partnerships

• Lead negotiations of long-term agreements in support of future production awards.
• Negotiate product pricing, non-recurring costs, development schedules, repair and overhaul agreements, tooling, and contractual terms and conditions.
• Partner with internal teams to develop risk-sharing models for industrial development projects.

Industrial Readiness & Manufacturing Optimization

• Engage suppliers, partners, and internal sites early in the product development cycle to optimize design, manufacturability, assembly, testing, and overall product cost (DfC, DFM, DFA).
• Establish and monitor Factory Standard Costs (FSC) with Engineering and Cost Control teams, while identifying opportunities to improve program margins.
• Monitor industrial validation milestones, including FAI, PPAP, and other production readiness activities.
• Ensure suppliers, partners, and sites have Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) plans, capacity, capabilities, and resources in place to support program milestones and production ramp-up.
• Identify capital investment (CapEx) requirements related to tooling, special processes, testing infrastructure, and new technologies, and support the development of business cases.
• Support Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments for new technologies.

Program Governance & Production Readiness

• Collaborate with Advanced Industrialization leadership, Operations Program Excellence (OPE), Industrial Engineering, and Program teams to plan and execute RLPM gate deliverables and production readiness activities.
• Ensure production plans and operational readiness activities remain aligned with program schedules and objectives.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Assembly & Test, Aftermarket, and Program Management teams within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to support the development and industrialization of new components and engines.
• Serve as the primary Advanced Industrialization point of contact for suppliers, partners, and internal sites.
• Coordinate program requirements, schedules, deliverables, and expectations across all stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.

Frequent travel and variable work schedules expected when working with suppliers, partners or internal sites (manufacturing and A&T).

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in aerospace, Supply Chain, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management aerospace engine component manufacturing or industrialisation, or similar high-specification industries
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes (e.g. casting, machining, coatings, additive manufacturing), aerospace materials and processes (e.g. Inconel, titanium alloys, ceramic coatings and composites, propulsion engine components, advanced manufacturing methods) or manufacturing and assembly processes in regulated industries.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and communication, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills and project management experience (technical planning, cost control, risk mitigation).
• Ability to influence complex, multi-site or suppliers, partners and sites projects and act as an agent of change & transformation. Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle), sourcing tools, and suppliers, partners and sites performance tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with aerospace engine programs (civil or military)
• Ability to influence complex, multi-site or suppliers, partners and sites projects and act as an agent of change & transformation
• Familiarity to TRL/MRL frameworks, industrial maturity models & risk assessments. Familiarity with automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Familiarity with digital tools CAD/CAM tools (CATIA), PLM systems (e.g. Teamcenter), digital manufacturing platforms, and data analytics tools
• Ability to work across multi-site and international suppliers, partners and sites networks.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or PMP certification is a plus.

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a basic knowledge of English to understand some specialized work instructions, drawings and technical terms that may come from international organizations.

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

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.