Date Posted:
Country:
India
Location:
IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Who we are:
Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.
Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Associate Director – NPI & Industrialization (Aerospace)
Location: Bangalore (On-site)
What You Will Do
Associate Director – NPI Development & Industrialisation is responsible for leading the end-to-end supply base readiness for work transfer and part development. This role ensures that newly transitioned are industrialised efficiently, cost-effectively, and at the required quality and delivery performance by partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and external suppliers.
The role acts as the primary supply chain leader for supplier capability development, risk mitigation, and ramp-up execution. Key engagements & task will be -
- Translate product and engineering requirements into executable supplier industrialisation plans
- Ensure supplier readiness for volume production across quality, cost, capacity, capability, and delivery
- Lead supplier capability assessments, gap analysis, and industrialisation roadmaps
- Drive supplier process validation, PPAP/FAI readiness, and production qualification activities
- Support supplier development initiatives to improve scalability, robustness, and long-term performance
- Serve as the primary supply chain interface to Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management for work transfer
- Lead cross-functional risk assessments (capacity, tooling, lead time, cost, quality) and implement mitigation plans
- Lead and develop a team of supply chain / NPI / industrialisation professionals (where applicable)
Qualifications You Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 12+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or NPI environments
- Strong supplier management and supplier development background
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and structured NPI frameworks
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, and change-driven environments
What we offer:
- Be part of a global aerospace leader driving strategic supply chain transformation.
- Engage directly with cutting-edge suppliers and technologies shaping next-generation aerospace manufacturing.
- Opportunity to work in a high-visibility role with global leadership exposure and future career progression.
- Daycare for young children
- Advancement programs to enhance education skills
- Flexible work schedules
- Leadership and training programs
- Comprehensive benefits, savings, and pension plans
- Financial support for parental leave
- Reward programs for outstanding work
Role type:
Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products
Employment Type:
- Full-time
- This position requires flexibility to support outside the regular office hours as per need basis.
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