Materials Engineering Specialist, Titanium Alloys

Pratt & Whitney; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan with employer

Group insurance program

Opportunities for advancement

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program (virtual)

Nearby daycares

Public transit access and free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada is seeking a Materials Engineering Specialist focused on Titanium Alloys to support aerospace-grade material selections and design verification at our Mississauga site. You will collaborate with Designers, Project Engineers and Analysts to ensure material performance aligns with engineering intent and project requirements.

The role requires advanced degrees in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering with titanium focus, strong technical writing, and excellent English

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering with a focus on Titanium Alloys.
• Strong technical writing skills are required.
• Very good English proficiency for reading/writing with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support designers in selecting Aerospace grade Titanium Alloys.
• Prepare specifications on microstructure, properties and quality of Titanium alloys.
• Assist component designs using material and forging process knowledge.
• Review and approve drawings.
• Travel globally for supplier process reviews and compliance verification.
• Manage data and perform statistical analyses.

Skills

Titanium alloys

Technical writing

Customer service

Autonomous working

Education

Master’s or PhD in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering (Titanium focus)

Job description

Location:

CA-ON-MISSISSAUGA-P22M01 ~ 1801 Courtney Park Dr ~ P22M01 BLDG

Date Posted:

2026-10-14

Country:

Canada

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Job Title:

Materials Engineering Specialist, Titanium Alloys

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?

Within the department of Materials Engineering, you will act as an expert advisor to various stakeholders such as Designers, Drafting, Project Engineers and Structures Analysts. Expertise should include forging manufacturing, material properties, heat treatment, coatings.

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

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Support designers in the selection of Aerospace grade Titanium Alloys.
• Prepare specifications related to the microstructure, properties, and quality requirements of Titanium aerospace alloys.
• Support the designs of components using knowledge of raw material and forging processes to impart properties.
• Review and approve drawings.
• Travel globally to conduct supplier process reviews, participate in process walkthroughs, provide technical input to suppliers, and verify compliance with engineering design intent.
• Manage data and statistical analysis capability.

What do you need to be successful?

• Masters or PhD in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering with a focus on Titanium Alloys.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes in priority.
• Strong sense of customer service.
• Adaptable, autonomous and rigorous approach; willingness to learn and to share knowledge.
• 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

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.

The salary range for this role is 78,000 CAD - 122,850 CAD . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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. This job posting is for an existing position vacancy.

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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