Internship Fall 2026 - Quality Assurance Intern

RTX•Lethbridge, AB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. Since 1928, P&WC has been designing and manufacturing next-generation aircraft engines for business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. For nearly a century, their teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, focusing on making flight more efficient and reliable. Their engines support critical missions, including transportation of people and goods, emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression. Pratt & Whitney Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes for 11 consecutive years and is the #1 employer in the Canadian aerospace and defense industry. The company is committed to combining passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain advanced aircraft engines.

Requirements

Eligible to work in Canada.
Enrolled in a Canadian university throughout the internship.
Able to work on-site in the province where hired.
Pursuing studies in Industrial Engineering, Business/Commerce, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and data analysis tools.
Familiarity with project management tools or ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
Understanding of basic quality principles and process improvement concepts.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with guidance.
Interest in aerospace manufacturing and operational excellence.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented, multi-disciplinary environment.
Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptability and willingness to learn in a dynamic operational setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISO audit or related programs.
Experience or coursework in project management, quality systems, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections, rework, and reporting of non-conforming products, participating in the escape management process.
Support project execution by tracking progress, maintaining schedules, and preparing status updates for stakeholders.
Coordinate project activities, ensuring resources, materials, and information are available to meet project timelines.
Assist in the development, maintenance, and control of project documentation (project plans, schedules, budgets, and scope).
Facilitate communication between project teams, stakeholders, and functional groups.
Participate in risk identification and support implementation of mitigation strategies.
Support quality initiatives, including data collection, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
Assist with analysis of project and operational data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
Contribute to process improvements aligned with CORE and operational excellence objectives.
Provide administrative and coordination support to project managers and functional teams as required.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain.