Expert de programme Lean et d’amélioration continue-Lean and Continuous Improvement Expert

RTX•Longueuil, QC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. This position reports to the Lean and Continuous Improvement Manager within the Operations Excellence organization (OpX). This central team supports all manufacturing, assembly, and supply chain operations by promoting a strong culture of operational excellence and leading Lean transformation initiatives across our sites in Canada and worldwide. In this role, you will organize and lead Lean and Continuous improvement projects and activities (Kaizen, value stream mapping, problem solving, standard work), in a production context, to improve quality, delivery, cost, and productivity performance across our manufacturing and assembly operations. The position is based at our Longueuil location, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

Requirements

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Operations, or related field) or equivalent
Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
Strong background in a complex manufacturing environment (precision machining, aerospace, automotive, or equivalent)
Experience in industrial engineering – cells design
Advanced knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools; Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification required or equivalent
Proven experience leading transformations, continuous improvement initiatives achieving measurable operational gains
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills
Strong coaching and interpersonal communication abilities
Results-oriented mindset, passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence
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.

Responsibilities

Organize and facilitate workshops (Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Standard Work, etc.)
Identify and prioritize improvement themes aligned with operational objectives in our Longueuil plant (component manufacturing and engine assembly) as well as in other sites across Canada and worldwide
Ensure a strong shopfloor presence (Gemba-walks, Meeting Tiers) working closely with production teams to understand their needs and address improvement opportunities
Participate in performance review meetings to identify gaps and recommend improvement plans
Measure and track benefits (OTD, quality, cost, productivity …)
Ensure standardization of best practices
Coaching of the operational teams and promote the culture of continuous improvement
Collaborate with Supply Chain to support some suppliers to optimize their production process