Senior Manager, Project Engineering

Date Posted:

2026-11-06



Country:

Canada



Location:

CA-ON-MISSISSAUGA-P22M01 ~ 1801 Courtney Park Dr ~ P22M01 BLDG



Position Role Type:

Onsite

Job Title: Senior Manager, Project Engineering

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?

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, the Project Engineering organization plays an essential role in driving the strategic and technical direction of the engines throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial concept, product launch, development, production, and ongoing field support. Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic and innovative environment where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our products.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the successful evolution of our legacy PW300 turbofan engines, leading and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges, spearhead key initiatives, and deliver innovative solutions that leave a lasting impact on our customers. You’ll also play a vital role in supporting a fleet of over 6,000 engines that have collectively achieved more than 30 million flight hours.

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

What will your day-to-day look like?

As a leader within a multidisciplinary team for an assigned engine module or system Integrated Product Team (IPT), you’ll play a critical role in driving innovation and delivering results. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Setting the Vision: Providing your team with strategic direction while managing project scope, schedule, budget, and ensuring engineering excellence.
• Driving Innovation: Leading design verification and validation activities to support seamless integration of changes into production and service.
• Certification Compliance: Developing a strong understanding of Certification Regulations and crafting compliance strategies to meet industry standards.
• Collaborating Across Teams: Partnering with Quality and Operations teams to resolve quality issues, avoid delays, and ensure products meet design intent.
• Communication and Alignment: Keeping key stakeholders informed by providing regular updates on project progress, budget, and schedule, ensuring alignment across Engineering, Operations, Customer Engineering, and Marketing.
• Providing Support: Assisting Program Directors and Managers with high-priority initiatives as needed.
• Engaging Globally: Representing the organization by traveling to customers, suppliers, and partners as required.

What do you need to be successful?

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership abilities with proven communication skills and a talent for fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise: Broad product knowledge developed through experience in multiple engineering disciplines, with a demonstrated record of technical leadership.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: A forward-thinker who anticipates future business opportunities, identifies challenges, and devises innovative solutions.
• Independence & Initiative: A self-starter capable of working autonomously and driving results, particularly when working with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Adaptability: A highly adaptable individual who can adjust to shifting priorities, reconcile diverse perspectives, and support evolving business strategies with agility.
• Multitasking: Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Commitment to Excellence: A results-driven professional who is committed to task completion and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• 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

• Mobility: Willingness to travel, both interplant and externally, sometimes on short notice and occasionally for extended periods.
• Professional Membership: Active membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario is considered an asset.
• Flexibility: Comfortable with flexible working hours to accommodate business needs.

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.


The salary range for this role is 123,750 CAD - 173,750 CAD . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy.

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