Responsable, Industrialisation avancée / Advanced Industrialization Lead (product lead)
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About the Role
Pratt & Whitney Canada seeks an Advanced Industrialization Lead to define sourcing and manufacturing strategies for next-generation sustainable aircraft engine components. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing supplier relationships, and driving industrial maturity for new propulsion programs.
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Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and manufacturing activities for critical components, modules, assembly systems, and tooling/testing systems for new programs
- Define make, buy, or partner strategies for new components by integrating technical and operational requirements
- Evaluate suppliers, partners, and production/assembly & test sites based on quality, cost, reliability, capacity, skills, and emerging technologies
- Develop and implement dual/multi sourcing strategies to mitigate risks and establish Factory Standard Cost
- Negotiate critical long term agreements covering pricing, non recurring costs, schedules, maintenance, tooling, and contract terms
- Initiate and monitor procurement, manufacturing, and assembly & test processes to ensure on time delivery
- Engage suppliers and sites early in development to optimize design and reduce costs through value engineering (DfC, DfM, DfA)
- Track industrial milestones (FAI, PPAP, etc.) and ensure MRL maturation plans aligned with program milestones
- Identify necessary CapEx projects and prepare business cases
- Serve as primary Advanced Industrialization contact for suppliers, partners, and sites, coordinating program requirements and expectations
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.)
- 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 supplier/partner/site performance tracking
- Very good knowledge of English to read, understand, and communicate technical documentation with international stakeholders
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About Pratt & Whitney Canada
- Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, 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.
Why Join Our Team?
- 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 and lead engine Assembly & Testing activities.
- You will contribute to Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) advancement and play a key role in achieving industrial maturity for future propulsion programs.
- This role is based on site in Longueuil with flexible hours Monday to Friday. Frequent travel and variable schedules are expected.
What Will Your Day to Day Look Like?
- 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.
- Define make, buy, or partner strategies for new components by integrating technical and operational requirements and developing/selecting partners, suppliers, and technologies.
- 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.
What Do You Need to Be Successful?
- 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.
- This position requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand technical documentation and communicate with international stakeholders.
- Additional assets: Experience with civil or military aerospace engine programs; familiarity with TRL/MRL frameworks; knowledge of automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0; skilled in CAD/CAM (CATIA, Siemens NX), PLM (Teamcenter), digital manufacturing, and data analytics; proficiency in Polish; Six Si
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 programs, including virtual health care.
- Recreational and sports clubs.
- Nearby daycares.
- Transportation accessibility or public transit programs and free parking.
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