Date Posted: 2026-09-22 Location: CA-NS-HALIFAX-PLANT 41 ~ 189 Pratt & Whitney Dr ~ PLANT 41 Quality Analyst – Escape Management Specialist 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 effective 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. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our team to support and ensure our products meet the highest standards of functionality, reliability and performance. The role reports to the Quality Manager, who is responsible to maintain Quality and Conformity in a complex manufacturing facility.

The Quality

Analyst – Escape Management Lead is the main point of contact for Quality issues that result in escapes to our customers, which include Assembly & Test, Spares Customers, Overhaul and OEMs.

The Quality

Analyst will trend SRR (Scrap, Repair and Rework) & QNLI (Quality Notification Line Item)



data and work closely with the Continuous Improvement team & Process Planning to identify opportunities for improvement & to solve problems affecting KPIs related to quality & flow within Halifax Operations. The position is based at our Halifax (Enfield) location, full time (40h per week) and on-site with flexibility. Leading the full scope of the Escape Management process.

Initiating, facilitating, and leading containment activities, pre-escape meetings and official escape meetings with Quality Performance, Engineering, Supply Management, Customer Support, and other key stakeholders.

Leading

Quality meetings with manufacturing and Leadership teams. Working directly with customers to address escapes (Engine Center, Spares, overhaul). Working with and following up directly with Supply Management Quality Specialists to address quality defects.

Prioritizing emerging Quality situations in manufacturing and ensuring corrective actions are in place. Working closely with the Continuous Improvement Team to trend data and identify opportunities for improvement. Managing KPI data related to Quality Metrics and analyzing trends.

Providing weekly/monthly updates related to Quality Defects and Escapes to different stakeholders at contact, team, and quality meetings. Takes ownership of and is accountable for multiple other tasks such as dealing with return parts on Inspection Lots, and requests from other departments. Provide training as required on quality-related topics.

Degree or Diploma in an engineering discipline or related field,



Red Seal machinist (CNC machinist), or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. ~Experience in implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to achieve program and/or company objectives. ~ Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, processes and best practices. ~ Solid understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (mainly Excel & PowerPoint). ~ self-managed with demonstrated attention to detail and follow-up. ~ Dependable, reliable, and flexible with a proven ability to effectively manage priorities & daily workload. Pension and savings plan with employer contributions Health and wellness program, including virtual health care Public transit accessibility and/or free parking 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.

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. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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📌 Quality Analyst - Escape Management Specialist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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📍 Halifax Regional Municipality