Responsable, Industrialisation avancée / Advanced Industrialization Lead (product lead)

RTX•Longueuil, QC

4d•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. We are looking for a technically proactive and highly cross-functional Advanced Industrialization Lead to define sourcing and manufacturing strategies for next-generation sustainable components (parts and modules), as well as to lead engine Assembly & Testing (A&T) activities. You will contribute to Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) advancement and play a key role in achieving industrial maturity for future propulsion programs. In this strategic role, you will ensure that our supplier base, partners, production and Assembly & Test sites are capable, competitive, digitally integrated, and aligned with program technical requirements and schedules. The position requires a strategic, risk-focused mindset, along with the ability to innovate and operate within global supply chains in a demanding, highly regulated environment. Join a dynamic, forward-looking team at the heart of aerospace innovation. You will contribute to strategic decisions in advanced manufacturing, collaborate with international partners and suppliers, and help shape the industrial strategy for sustainable propulsion systems. This is a unique opportunity to drive high-impact transformation within a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role is based on site in Longueuil with flexible hours Monday to Friday. Frequent travel and variable schedules are expected due to interactions with suppliers, partners, and internal manufacturing and A&T sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.
Over 10 years of experience in supply chain management, manufacturing, or industrialization of aerospace engine components or similarly demanding industries.
Strong knowledge of aerospace processes and materials (casting, machining, coatings, additive manufacturing, Inconel, titanium alloys, composites, etc.) and experience with regulated industry processes.
Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration, project management (planning, cost control, risk mitigation), communication, and problem-solving.
Ability to influence complex multi-site projects and lead change initiatives.
Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), sourcing tools, and suppliers/partner/site performance tracking.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with civil or military aerospace engine programs.
Familiarity with TRL/MRL frameworks, industrial maturity models, and risk assessments.
Knowledge of automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Skilled in digital tools such as CAD/CAM (CATIA, Siemens NX), PLM systems (Teamcenter), digital manufacturing, and data analytics.
Ability to work within a multi-site, international networks.
Proficiency in Polish.
Six Sigma, Lean, or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing and manufacturing activities for critical components, modules, assembly systems, and tooling/testing systems needed for new programs (demonstrators, archetypes 1 to 10).
Collaborate with the Advanced Industrialization Director, OPE leads, project managers, and industrial engineers to plan and execute RLPM milestones and production readiness deliverables, aligned with production plans.
Define make, buy, or partner strategies for new components by integrating technical and operational requirements and developing/selecting partners, suppliers, and technologies (e.g., precision casting, machining, coatings, additive manufacturing).
Evaluate suppliers, partners, and production/assembly & test sites with Advanced Industrialization engineers based on quality, cost, reliability, capacity, skills, and emerging technologies.
Develop and implement dual/multi-sourcing strategies in collaboration with OPE teams to mitigate risks and establish Factory Standard Cost (FSC).
Negotiate critical long-term agreements covering pricing, non-recurring costs, schedules, maintenance, tooling, and contract terms.
Work with the Partnership’s team to develop risk-sharing models for industrial projects.
Initiate and monitor procurement, manufacturing, and assembly & test processes, managing suppliers, partners, and sites to ensure on-time delivery.
Manage Line of Balance and work-in-progress reports, providing accurate progress updates to internal stakeholders.
Engage suppliers, partners, and sites early in development to optimize design and reduce costs through value engineering (DfC, DfM, DfA).
Collaborate with cost control and engineering teams to establish and track Cost Basis Notes and FSC, identifying alternatives to improve margins and control cost overruns.
Track industrial milestones (FAI, PPAP, etc.) and ensure suppliers, partners, and sites have MRL maturation plans aligned with program milestones and ramp-up needs.
Identify necessary CapEx projects (tooling, processes, infrastructure, new tech) and prepare business cases.
Support TRL and MRL assessments for new technologies.
Work closely with project managers, engineers, aftermarket support, OPE, supply chain, manufacturing, and A&T teams within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure alignment and facilitate component and engine development from design through launch or project closure.
Serve as the primary Advanced Industrialization contact for suppliers, partners, and sites, coordinating program requirements, specifications, deadlines, and expectations.