<p>Pratt & Whitney has announced its plans to open a world-class global supply chain support centre in Bengaluru.</p>.<p>The centre which began recruiting for its first tranche of 160 aerospace analysts and data scientists is expected to begin operations by April. It will be co-located at Collins Aerospace’s campus in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, company leaders said on the sidelines of Wings India 2022, the biennial civil aviation event that began in Hyderabad on Thursday.</p>.<p>“It is a first-of-its-kind investment for Pratt & Whitney in India,” said Jim Hamakiotis, vice president, supply management, Pratt & Whitney Canada. “As we build upon our digital transformation efforts, the India centre will play a crucial role in creating an advanced and integrated global supply chain for us.”</p>.<p>Pratt & Whitney is a leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units.</p>.<p>“India provides the perfect ecosystem of aerospace talent, innovation and capabilities for us,” said Ashmita Sethi, president and country head, Pratt & Whitney. “Over the years we have made significant investments, including our state-of-the-art India Customer Training Center in Hyderabad and our advanced R&D centre in Bengaluru. Our new centre shows our continued commitment to India, and we aim to grow our in-country capabilities further.”</p>.<p>The India Capability Center will collaborate with teams across Pratt & Whitney’s global supply chain and will focus on supply chain operations, procurement, and digital analytics.</p>.<p>“The centre will deliver seamless international collaboration. We look forward to building a team that is curious, innovative and aligned to Pratt & Whitney’s mission – and Bengaluru serves as the perfect talent hub,” said Sandeep Sharma, director, India operations, supply chain, Pratt & Whitney Canada.</p>.<p>Pratt & Whitney has a decade-old R&D presence in Bengaluru. The company’s R&D centre at the Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bengaluru focuses on cutting-edge materials and propulsion technologies research.</p>.<p>With over 1700 engines and APUs (Auxiliary Power Units) powering more than 900 aircraft, Pratt & Whitney has the largest footprint of any engine maker in the country, and nearly one in every two people flying in India, fly on planes powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, company officials stated.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Pratt & Whitney has announced its plans to open a world-class global supply chain support centre in Bengaluru.</p>.<p>The centre which began recruiting for its first tranche of 160 aerospace analysts and data scientists is expected to begin operations by April. It will be co-located at Collins Aerospace’s campus in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, company leaders said on the sidelines of Wings India 2022, the biennial civil aviation event that began in Hyderabad on Thursday.</p>.<p>“It is a first-of-its-kind investment for Pratt & Whitney in India,” said Jim Hamakiotis, vice president, supply management, Pratt & Whitney Canada. “As we build upon our digital transformation efforts, the India centre will play a crucial role in creating an advanced and integrated global supply chain for us.”</p>.<p>Pratt & Whitney is a leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units.</p>.<p>“India provides the perfect ecosystem of aerospace talent, innovation and capabilities for us,” said Ashmita Sethi, president and country head, Pratt & Whitney. “Over the years we have made significant investments, including our state-of-the-art India Customer Training Center in Hyderabad and our advanced R&D centre in Bengaluru. Our new centre shows our continued commitment to India, and we aim to grow our in-country capabilities further.”</p>.<p>The India Capability Center will collaborate with teams across Pratt & Whitney’s global supply chain and will focus on supply chain operations, procurement, and digital analytics.</p>.<p>“The centre will deliver seamless international collaboration. We look forward to building a team that is curious, innovative and aligned to Pratt & Whitney’s mission – and Bengaluru serves as the perfect talent hub,” said Sandeep Sharma, director, India operations, supply chain, Pratt & Whitney Canada.</p>.<p>Pratt & Whitney has a decade-old R&D presence in Bengaluru. The company’s R&D centre at the Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bengaluru focuses on cutting-edge materials and propulsion technologies research.</p>.<p>With over 1700 engines and APUs (Auxiliary Power Units) powering more than 900 aircraft, Pratt & Whitney has the largest footprint of any engine maker in the country, and nearly one in every two people flying in India, fly on planes powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, company officials stated.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
