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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-generationaircraftengines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regionalaircraftand helicopters.

Fornearly 100years, 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 continue 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.

Internship dates: August 31st to December 18th, 2026

Location: The position is based at our Lethbridge location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

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Why join our team?

Working in conjunction with the Quality Manager, Quality, Production, and cross-functional stakeholders, the Co-op Quality / Project Intern will report to the Manager of Quality & Project Management for day-to-day direction.

This position offers exposure to project coordination, quality processes, and operational support within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will support project execution by coordinating activities, maintaining project documentation, and assisting with quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role provides hands-on experience across multiple functional areas, contributing to operational efficiency, project delivery, and quality outcomes.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• 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

What do you need to be successful?

• Be eligible to work in Canada.
• Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship.
• Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired if applicable.
• 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.

Assets :

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

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, andmaintainthe most advanced and reliableaircraftengines 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, youhave the opportunity tomake a difference every day-just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate willbe requiredto 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.