Internship Fall 2026 - Continuous Improvement Intern

Job title : Internship Fall 2026 - Continuous Improvement Intern

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 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 Mississauga location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

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Why join our team? 

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

The Continuous Improvement Intern will support the RTX CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) Operating System. Pratt &Whitney Canada (P&WC) is looking for a dynamic, creative, and structured person willing to contribute to help P&WC meet business objectives through usage and implementation of continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles, practices, and tools. The intern will be located within P&WC's Halifax Operations facility and will be supervised and mentored by P&WC's only CORE Principal, an expert in continuous improvement/Lean manufacturing. Daily tasks will not be Halifax Operations specific as the student will be required to support CORE initiatives throughout all of P&WC's global sites. The selected intern will be required to work with numerous P&WC personnel (shop employees, manufacturing analysts, suppliers, and manufacturing/quality engineers). Tasks will include application of continuous improvement methods such as value stream mapping, 5S, SIPOC, Capacity Analysis, OEE, balanced scorecards, Root Cause Analysis/problem solving, visual management, process mapping, skills matrix, RACI, and benchmarking. Additionally, facility layouts will be designed and modified using AutoCAD and Sketchup.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Analyze multiple types of data from Manufacturing, Quality, Assembly and Engine testing Domains.
• Develop reporting systems and structures that will standardize continuous improvement approaches throughout P&WC
• Refine and create facility layouts using Sketchup and AutoCAD
• Improve and document processes using a suite of continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing methods
• Participate and lead investigations to identify Root Causes using the CORE problem solving method's steps (Describe, Align, Investigate, Solve, Ensure)
• Leverage CI tools to improve manufacturing line performance in areas of lead-time, quality, inventory, and set-up.
• Support governance initiatives within the P&WC CORE team

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 Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

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.