Senior Manager, Aftermarket Product Development & Lifecycle Maintenance Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan

Group insurance program

Career advancement

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Transit program and free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada is seeking an experienced Aftermarket Product Development & Lifecycle Maintenance Engineer to join the Regional Customer Program team in Longueuil. You will manage in-service product performance, coordinate with OEMs and customers, and lead an IPT to drive redesigns affecting safety, durability and operating costs.

The role requires extensive engineering experience, strong PM and customer-facing skills, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams across engine programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with extensive engineering experience.
• Master's degree preferred in aerospace engineering or mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Proven track record in project management and customer-facing roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical liaison between OEMs, Engineering and Customer Service to integrate aftermarket requirements into engine development.
• Define and implement aftermarket technical requirements within Product Design Requirements Specifications (PDRS).
• Develop maintenance plans and cost analyses to optimize reliability and operating economics.
• Lead cross-functional teams to influence design modifications and lifecycle supportability.
• Support RFPs and RFIs with maintenance cost analyses and technical evaluations.
• Contribute to spare parts pricing strategies and annual investment reviews.

Skills

Project management

Customer liaison

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

English reading/writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautics or Engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. Our headquarters is also listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. These accolades reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide.

Why join our team?

In Customer Programs we believe that everything starts with our people. We foster a learning organization and inclusive culture by providing opportunities for development, growth and empowerment. We establish our products and services as the customer preferred choice by delivering world-class product & service dependability and targeted customer outreach. We enable customer relationships through intense market focus and we develop customized solutions. We augment all of this by the use of technology, we strive for proactivity, commit collectively and we always act with integrity and respect. The PW100 engine program is powering regional turboprop aircraft which help connecting people and economies around the world.

This position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours in Longueuil, and is exclusively on-site.

Function Description

As an Aftermarket Product Development & Lifecycle Maintenance Engineering in the Regional Customer Program team, you will be responsible of managing in-service product performance, relationship with customers / airframe OEM & aligning service team to meet our specific program strategies. Part of a team of experts, you will have the opportunity to influence business models and to lead an integrate product team (IPT) to define and influence the redesign of a part which could affect the safety, durability, reliability of a product and the cost of operation of a regional airline.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Act as technical liaison between OEM, Engineering and Customer Service, ensuring aftermarket requirements are integrated into the development of new engines.
• Lead the definition and implementation of aftermarket technical requirements within Product Design Requirements Specifications (PDRS) and monitor compliance throughout the engine development lifecycle.
• Contribute actively to the development of engine maintenance plans and commercial offers.
• Develop maintenance strategies and direct maintenance cost (DMC) assumptions to optimize engine reliability, time-on-wing performance, and operating economics across various mission profiles and operating environments.
• Evaluate part replacement, repair, exchange requirements, and repair limits to support lifecycle cost optimization and aftermarket profitability.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting customer satisfaction and aftermarket business objectives, driving cross-functional engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) from aircraft OEMs by providing maintenance cost analyses, technical evaluations, and aftermarket requirements guidance.
• Support spare parts pricing strategies, annual investment audits, retrofit cost analyses
• Leverage field experience and lessons learned to influence design modifications and ensure long-term product supportability and customer value.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, business development and customer service subject matter experts and strategy owners to define, monitor, track, and influence new engine programs deliverables
• Maintains effective communications with key EIS modules / stakeholders, multidisciplinary and global team members.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor degree with 15 to 20 years' experience
• Master degree with 6 to 10 years' experience
• Field of studies: Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Strong project management skills
• Business sense is a key competency in this role
• Good technical, product knowledge (engines)
• Background with engine repair / overhaul process
• Previous direct customer / OEM experience
• Strong people and communication skills
• Solid computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
• Occasional business trips

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.

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?