Internship - Winter 2027 - Manufacturing engineering

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, Quebec, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist intern to develop manufacturing methods for turbine, compressor, and other engine components. You will join a team of methods agents, NC programmers, and inspectors to optimize processes and meet delivery goals.

The role is a January 5 to April 23, 2027 on-site internship. Candidates must be enrolled in a Canadian university and possess working knowledge of French; English is an asset.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Enrolled in a Canadian university for the internship period.
• Able to work on-site in Quebec.
• Passionate about manufacturing.
• Good teamwork and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• French language required; English an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects for production and development of parts.
• Introduce new products and changes via quality processes.
• Order tooling and collaborate with the design team.
• Create and write manufacturing operation sheets for engine parts.
• Interpret technical drawings, models, and customer specs.
• Define tooling for assembly in collaboration with related services.
• Work with machinists and inspectors to refine methods.
• Provide technical support to shop and external suppliers.
• Contribute to work standards to improve process quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team player

Continuous improvement

Fast-paced environment

French language

English asset

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 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 Longueuil location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

Why join our team?

As a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, you will be reporting to the Technical Supervisor of the Manufacturing Engineering team. You will be responsible for developing manufacturing methods for P&WC engine components (turbines, compressors, combustion chambers, etc.). You'll have the chance to work as part of a team of some sixty methods agents, NC programmers, special process specialists and CMM inspection specialists.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, you will also oversee the support and the optimization of manufacturing methods to meet the delivery requirements of the manufacturing center.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Coordinate projects for the production and development of parts;
• Coordinate the introduction of new products and changes through strict and standardized quality processes;
• Order required tooling, collaborate with the tool design team;
• Create and write complex manufacturing operation sheets for parts and assemblies of aeronautical engines;
• Interpret and validate technical requirements of drawings, models and customer specifications;
• Define the tooling for the assembly or the control of the parts in collaboration with the related services;
• Work in collaboration with the machinists and inspectors of the plant to perfect the methods and address the problems of the parts in development;
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing workshop and external suppliers;
• Establish work standards to improve the quality and robustness of manufacturing processes;
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

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 if applicable.
• The candidate we're looking for is, like us, passionate about manufacturing.
• He's a good team player, committed to continuous improvement, and at ease in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• A good knowledge of French is required.
• Good knowledge of English is an asset.

Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

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.