Supply Chain Quality Specialist

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan with employer

Group insurance program

Career progression opportunities

Merit/recognition program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Public transit access and free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, QC, is seeking a senior leader for the Supply Management Quality group to raise the global quality signature of suppliers, reduce escapes and OEM interventions through diverse initiatives and cross‑functional guidance.

You will review issues, drive corrective actions, engage suppliers, and coordinate with CAB and other stakeholders to mature processes and ensure on‑time, compliant supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Technical degree and minimum 10 years’ experience or Bachelor’s degree and minimum 8 years’ experience.
• Field of studies: Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace, Quality.
• French-speaking environment with strong English reading/writing required.

Responsibilities

• Review and identify issues affecting product quality and flow.
• Identify corrective actions and opportunities to improve supplier performance.
• Synthesize data to understand contributors to escapes and OEM interventions.
• Engage suppliers to deploy actions and strategies to eliminate issues.
• Lead the team through data analysis, prioritization, and events organization.
• Close actions and report progress; address roadblocks and escalate when needed.
• Organize and lead process walks at supplier facilities; drive process maturity.
• Liaise with internal organizations to ensure proper support.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

English proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Technical degree

Tools

SAP

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 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?

The purpose of this role is to work with the Supply Management Quality group to improve the global quality signature & performance for the suppliers of concern by reducing the number of supplier escapes and OEM Interventions through the deployment of various initiatives.

• Provides strategic direction for systems, projects, and programs in area of expertise.
• Contributes to the company objective by reaching expected results
• Provides cross‑functional guidance and expertise to various team members.
• Is seen as a leading expert within their field.

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

What will your day‑to‑day look like?

• Review/understand/identify issues & leading contributors impacting the product quality and flow;
• Identify required corrective actions/improvement opportunities and drive change accordingly in a timely fashion;
• Synthetize and analyze the data to understand contributors and systemic issues causing product escapes and OEM interventions;
• Engage the suppliers in defining and deploying the required actions & strategies aimed at eliminating escapes & OEM interventions;
• Steer the team throughout the various phases (data analysis, set priorities, events organization, etc.);
• Close actions and reach expected results;
• Follow up and report on progress;
• Address roadblocks;
• Escalate issues as needed;
• Organize & lead process walks or other relevant activities at supplier facility;
• Drive process maturity (repeatable and stable);
• Liaise with various internal organizations to ensure support is provided as required;
• Establish required communications with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. CAB, business reviews, EMM…).

What do you need to be successful?

• Technical degree and minimum 10 years’ experience or Bachelor’s degree and minimum 8 years’ experience;
• Field of studies: Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace, Quality.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingualism French/English;
• System knowledge such as SAP;
• Experience with PFMEA/DFMEA techniques and PPAP;
• Experience using the Six Sigma approach or other continuous improvement techniques.

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.