Internship - Winter 2025 - Logistics Internship

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Who we are:

At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed and will continue to transform the world.  Thats why we work with an explorers heart and a perfectionist’s grit to design, build, and service worlds most advanced aircraft engines.  We do this across a diverse portfolio including Commercial Engines, Military Engines, Business Aviation, General Aviation, Regional Aviation, and Helicopter Aviation and as a way of turning possibilities into realities for our customers. This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond.

Whether you are currently pursuing a bachelor’s or masters degree, we can help you harness your potential, advance your skills and make the impossible a reality. If you are currently enrolled in a Canadian university, now is the moment to start a career path that can drive impact and innovation for generations to come.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Internship dates: January 6th to April 25th, 2025.

Location: Enfield, Nova Scotia

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Our website:  https://www.pwc.ca/en

Our expectations :

The organization is looking for a dynamic, creative and organized individual who wants to contribute to the achievement of P&WC business objectives through the manufacturing and development of high quality aeronautic parts. The candidate will be paired with a senior supervisor and will be assisting him/her across various meetings, interactions with the personnel, as well as in the making of decisions, all while obtaining the needed support from the team on site. The work environment is divided between desk work and on-the-field experience.

What your day to day will look like:

As a Logistics Intern, the day will be dynamic and diverse. Initially the student will be required to familiarize themselves with the Halifax Operations site and the processes within the scope of the work term. Within the second week tasks will revolve around the following:

• Leading initiatives and supporting projects aimed at improving processes within Quality Management, Inventory Control and Product movement. Continuous improvement methods and tools such as process mapping, root cause analysis/mistake proofing and values stream waste identification/elimination will be used.

• Collaborating with Logistics personnel and the Continuous Improvement team to analyze the flow of product to identify opportunities and implement solutions regarding part routing and inventory reduction.

• Supporting enhancements to existing production planning tools

• Participating and supporting Kaizen and/or Root Cause analysis events aimed at reducing lead time and improving material distribution/storage.

• Discussing solutions with plant employees and supervisors from various departments as needed.

What you need to be successful:

Must haves:

• 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 a degree in Engineering or Business (Supply Chain)

• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken/written)

Assets:

Experience in :

• A large manufacturing company

• Lean manufacturing principles

• SAP, Excel, PowerBI

• Experience in Change Management.

Work Environment

What my role type is:

Onsite only- 8am to 5pm

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. P&WC is an equal opportunities employer, seeking to promote diversity and inclusion. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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