Internship Fall 2026 - Quality Specialist

Job title : Internship Fall 2026 - Quality Specialist

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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Our website: https://www.pwc.ca/en

Why join our team? 

By joining the Halifax Nova Scotia Plant 41 Quality team, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic work environment where innovation, precision, and collaboration drive everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on critical quality projects while developing your technical and professional skills with experienced mentors. This internship is a great stepping stone toward an exciting career in the aerospace industry, within a company recognized for its excellence and commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent.

Your objectives as a Quality Specialist :

Under the quality manager, you will be responsible for investigating the validity and quality of the product and processes in order to find solutions to non-conformities of parts from production (non-conformities related to assembly and / or suppliers). You will interact on a daily basis with the various teams, including production and Quality Department representatives.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Help the Quality team with supplier and production line escapes, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams;
• Participate in regular quality issue reviews and complete management summaries while driving to resolution;
• Collaborate in Production line issues with technical analysis and complete DIVE presentations;
• Analyze non-quality data and provide monthly report showing ongoing quality investigations, non-conformance management and Production Line improvements;
• Participate in tactical quality clinics in collaboration with the multi-skilled Manufacturing Specialists.

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 Automated Production, Electrical, Mechanical, or Robotics Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft tools (mandatory);
• Knowledge of problem-solving processes (e.g. DIVE);

Assets :

• Good interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated aptitude for teamwork;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Technical knowledge of aeronautical parts and engine manufacturing.

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.