Manager - Supply Chain New Product Introduction and Industrialization

Manager- Supply Chain NPI & Industrialization

Date Posted:

2026-06-04

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:

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

The Manager – NPI & Industrialization will provide technical leadership and hands-on support for transitioning aerospace parts, assemblies, and processes to qualified suppliers in India.

This role ensures that manufacturing processes are properly transferred, validated, and sustained to meet aerospace quality, performance, and compliance standards. The engineer will act as the technical bridge between the OEM engineering teams and supplier manufacturing teams, ensuring the successful industrialization of transferred components and assemblies.

The position demands a strong foundation in aerospace manufacturing methods, cost estimation, process control, and problem solving, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and local teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical/should cost analysis Support for Work Transfer

• Review and interpret technical data packages (TDPs), engineering drawings, and specifications for manufacturability.
• Identify potential risks in project estimation and propose mitigation strategies to minimize uncertainties.
• Bid Preparation and Submission: Oversee the preparation of competitive bids or proposals, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company standards.
• Support suppliers in evaluating their industrialization plans including lead times, Capex preparedness
• Perform cost analysis and benchmarking against historical data, market trends, and industry standards to maintain accurate estimates.

2. Supplier Process Readiness

• Conduct detailed manufacturing capability and gap assessments at supplier sites.
• Conduct capacity analysis and create supplier strategy for India
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality, Transition Managers, and Commodity Engineers to resolve technical or process issues.

3. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and cycle time optimization at supplier sites.
• Capture and share best practices and lessons learned for future work transfers.
• Support digital manufacturing initiatives, such as model-based definition (MBD), SPC, and process capability analytics.

4. Reporting & Performance Management

• Track and report transition progress using program dashboards (milestone adherence, supplier readiness, risk closure rates).
• Present weekly project status updates to global leadership and commodity teams.
• Document lessons learned and implement continuous improvement practices for future transitions.

5. Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with global engineering, operations, and supplier quality teams to ensure alignment on design intent, manufacturability, and quality expectations.
• Serve as the key technical liaison between internal engineering and supplier manufacturing personnel.
• Support transition project reviews, status reporting, and technical documentation updates.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process industrialization, or supplier technical support in the aerospace or precision manufacturing domain.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, such as precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, special processes (plating, heat treatment, welding), and assembly.
• Experience with AS9100, NADCAP, and related aerospace quality systems.
• Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or Project Management (PMP).
• Experience supporting work transfers, localization projects, or NPI in a global supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of ERP/MES systems and digital process documentation tools.
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR or export-controlled data handling.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing methods, process validation, and documentation.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical ability using root cause analysis, 8D, and structured problem-solving frameworks.
• Supplier Collaboration: Ability to influence and guide supplier technical teams through process readiness and qualification.
• Attention to Detail: Diligent in documentation, traceability, and compliance to aerospace standards.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication across global and cross-functional teams.
• Ownership & Accountability: Hands-on attitude with a focus on achieving production readiness and process stability.

What we offer:

• Be part of a globally recognized aerospace manufacturer executing strategic work transfers to India.
• Opportunity to apply advanced manufacturing engineering skills in a complex, high-precision environment.
• High exposure to cross-functional teams and global leadership, offering strong career growth potential.
• 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: Onsite (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Bengaluru

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. 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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Experience Level

Senior Level