Internship - Winter 2027 - Aerospace Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Projects (Industrial/Mechanical Engineering)

Prattwhitney; Goffs; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada offers an internship in Halifax focused on lean manufacturing, project management, and technical design. You will work with the continuous improvement team to troubleshoot and implement advanced technology solutions on the manufacturing line, while supporting capital equipment projects and CAD layout tasks.

Eligible students gain hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace environment. Internship runs January 5 to April 23, 2027, on-site in Halifax.

Qualifications

• Independence and self-motivation in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of CAD tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the continuous improvement team on advanced technology solutions for the operations floor.
• Support quality events and drive corrective actions.
• Assist in preparing and supporting technologies for new capital equipment, including CAD layouts.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams on fabrication and equipment integration.

Skills

Independent work

Self-motivation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team communication

Project management

EH&S commitment

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

CAD packages

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.

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 5 to April 23, 2027

Location: The position is based at our Halifax location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on‑site.

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Why join our team?

Join a team that’s focused on innovation and improving how things are made. You’ll get hands on experience with new technologies, solve real problems on the manufacturing floor, and help with important equipment projects. This internship will give you valuable experience in lean manufacturing, project management, and technical design.

What your day‑to‑day will look like

• Work with the continuous improvement team to troubleshoot and implement new advanced technology solutions for the operations; manufacturing line
• Participate in continuous improvement quality events with lead on actions
• Prepare and support technologies for new capital equipment acquisitions; including new business case development, technology selection, update and create CAD drawings for layout of new and relocated equipment
• Communicate designs and offer guidance in fabricating components with outside vendors
• Work with technical team to evaluate and implement closed door technology strategies

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.
• Independent, self‑motivated, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of Cad packages would be an asset.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong Project Management Skills.
• Commitment to EH&S, Production and Quality objectives.
• Commitment to the application of new technologies, closed door and lean manufacturing principles.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.

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.

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.

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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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.