Senior Manager, Aftermarket Product Development & Lifecycle Maintenance Engineering in Longueuil

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. Our headquarters is also listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. These accolades reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide.

Why join our team?

In Customer Programs we believe that everything starts with our people. We foster a learning organization and inclusive culture by providing opportunities for development, growth and empowerment. We establish our products and services as the customer preferred choice by delivering world-class product & service dependability and targeted customer outreach. We enable customer relationships through intense market focus and we develop customized solutions. We augment all of this by the use of technology, we strive for proactivity, commit collectively and we always act with integrity and respect.

The PW100 engine program is powering regional turboprop aircraft which help connecting people and economies around the world. This position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours in Longueuil, and is exclusively on-site.

Function Description

As an Aftermarket Product Development & Lifecycle Maintenance Engineering in the Regional Customer Program team, you will be responsible for managing in-service product performance, relationship with customers / airframe OEM & aligning service team to meet our specific program strategies. Part of a team of experts, you will have the opportunity to influence business models and to lead an integrated product team (IPT) to define and influence the redesign of a part which could affect the safety, durability, reliability of a product and the cost of operation of a regional airline.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Act as technical liaison between OEM, Engineering and Customer Service, ensuring aftermarket requirements are integrated into the development of new engines.
• Lead the definition and implementation of aftermarket technical requirements within Product Design Requirements Specifications (PDRS) and monitor compliance throughout the engine development lifecycle.
• Contribute actively to the development of engine maintenance plans and commercial offers.
• Develop maintenance strategies and direct maintenance cost (DMC) assumptions to optimize engine reliability, time-on-wing performance, and operating economics across various mission profiles and operating environments.
• Evaluate part replacement, repair, exchange requirements, and repair limits to support lifecycle cost optimization and aftermarket profitability.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting customer satisfaction and aftermarket business objectives, driving cross-functional engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) from aircraft OEMs by providing maintenance cost analyses, technical evaluations, and aftermarket requirements guidance.
• Support spare parts pricing strategies, annual investment audits, retrofit cost analyses.
• Leverage field experience and lessons learned to influence design modifications and ensure long-term product supportability and customer value.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, business development and customer service subject matter experts and strategy owners to define, monitor, track, and influence new engine programs deliverables.
• Maintain effective communications with key EIS modules / stakeholders, multidisciplinary and global team members.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor degree with 15 to 20 years' experience or Master degree with 6 to 10 years' experience.
• Field of studies: Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong project management skills.
• Business sense is a key competency in this role.
• Good technical, product knowledge (engines).
• Background with engine repair / overhaul process.
• Previous direct customer / OEM experience.
• Strong people and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access, etc.).
• Occasional business trips.

Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

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

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?