Engine Center Quality Auditor & Project Manager (Lethbridge and Mississauga Facilities)

Prattwhitney; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance

Career progression

Merit program

Health & wellness

Free parking

Transit program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Mississauga is seeking an Auditor and Quality Project Manager to lead internal audits, develop risk-based plans, and drive continuous improvement across engine center facilities. You will ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001, mentor auditors, and deliver findings to stakeholders.

The role travels between Lethbridge and Mississauga plants, involves cross-functional collaboration, and requires strong quality systems experience, root-cause analysis, and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or Business with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience in quality systems, auditing, manufacturing or related technical environment.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits of engine center QMS.
• Develop a risk-based audit plan for QMS elements, processes and sites.
• Conduct process and product audits to evaluate compliance and improvement opportunities.
• Support and coordinate external audits.
• Independently plan, execute and close audits with evidenced findings.
• Evaluate root causes and effectiveness of corrective actions; verify closure.
• Mentor and develop new auditors.
• Analyze quality performance data and trends to identify systemic issues.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Support teams in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of aerospace requirements, regulations and best practices.

Skills

Auditing

Quality management

Root-cause analysis

Project leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Business

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

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.

Why Join The Team?

Joining our team means having the opportunity to work across our assembly plants in Mississauga and Lethbridge while taking on a key role in quality and continuous improvement. As an Auditor and Quality Project Manager, you will work closely with engine center teams, complete internal audits, follow up on corrective actions, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards such as AS9100. You will also have the opportunity to lead transformation projects, collaborate with different teams, manage project resources and timelines, and contribute directly to improving our business results. This role offers a strong combination of technical expertise, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, making it an excellent opportunity to grow your career while having a meaningful impact on the organization.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Lead internal audits of the engine center quality management system (QMS).


• Develop a risk-based audit plan to ensure adequate coverage of all QMS elements, processes, and sites.


• Conduct process and product audits to evaluate compliance, effectiveness, and opportunities for improvement.


• Support and coordinate external audits.


• Independently plan, execute, and close audits; ensure findings are accurate, objective, and supported by evidence.


• Evaluate root causes and effectiveness of corrective actions; verify closure.


• Mentor and develop new auditors.


• Analyze quality performance data and trends to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities.


• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.


• Support teams in driving continuous improvement initiatives.


• Maintain current knowledge of aerospace industry requirements, regulations, and best practices.


• Responsible for directing projects that involve multiple engine center facilities within the P&WC EC Network.


• Through CORE methods, ensure the delivery of quality products on time and on budget throughout their life cycle, from Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Closure.


• Conduct benchmarking across P&WC's Engine Centers to identify best practices and then, in collaboration with key stakeholders, translate best practices into standardizations across these facilities.

The role requires some travel between our Lethbridge and Mississauga plants and is performed on-site.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or Business, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.


• Experience in quality systems, auditing, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.


• Experience conducting quality system and process audits.


• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective action, and problem-solving methodologies.


• Experience interpreting and applying quality standards, procedures, and regulatory/customer requirements.


• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 requirements.


• Experience in aeronautics or in manufacturing/assembly.

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


• Medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX's Employee Scholar Program

Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 123,750 CAD - 173,750 CAD . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Eligibility/Background Check

Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

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, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day-just look up.

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.

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy. RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.