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 engine components. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing supplier and partner 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 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 and negotiate long term agreements
- Initiate and monitor procurement, manufacturing, and assembly & test processes to ensure on time delivery
- Engage suppliers and partners early in development to optimize design and reduce costs through value engineering
- Track industrial milestones (FAI, PPAP, etc.) and ensure MRL maturation plans are aligned with program milestones
- Identify necessary CapEx projects and prepare business cases
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross functional teams within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
- Serve as primary Advanced Industrialization contact for suppliers, partners, and 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.)
- Proven experience in cross functional collaboration, project management, 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, write, and communicate with international stakeholders
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About the Role
- Pratt & Whitney Canada is 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.
- The role contributes to Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) advancement and achieving industrial maturity for future propulsion programs.
- The position requires a strategic, risk focused mindset and ability to operate within global supply chains in a highly regulated environment.
What will your day to day look like?
- Lead sourcing and manufacturing activities for critical components, modules, assembly systems, and tooling/testing systems for new programs.
- Collaborate with the Advanced Industrialization Director, OPE leads, project managers, and industrial engineers to plan and execute RLPM milestones.
- 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 and negotiate critical long term agreements.
- Initiate and monitor procurement, manufacturing, and assembly & test processes to ensure on time delivery.
- Manage Line of Balance and work in progress reports, providing accurate progress updates.
- Engage suppliers, partners, and sites early in development to optimize design and reduce costs through value engineering.
- Track industrial milestones (FAI, PPAP, etc.) and ensure MRL maturation plans are aligned with program milestones.
- Identify necessary CapEx projects and prepare business cases.
- Support TRL and MRL assessments for new technologies.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross functional teams within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
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.).
- Proven experience in cross functional collaboration, project management, 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, write, and communicate with international stakeholders.
Additional Assets
- 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 multi site, international networks.
- Proficiency in Polish.
- Six Sigma, Lean, or PMP certification.
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.
Workplace
- 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.
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