Engineering Manager

Required Experience & Technical Expertise (Must Have)

• B.Tech (First preference: Electrical Engineering; second preference: Mechanical Engineering).
• 15 to 20 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical engineering and maintenance.
• Must have Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, particularly Liquid and OSD manufacturing operations.
• Must have regulatory exposure to MHRA, PIC/S, WHO-GMP and South African regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience in brownfield expansion projects, including plant modifications, equipment installation and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.
• Experience in ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant) operations.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, plant utilities and engineering infrastructure.
• Proven experience in engineering team management, manpower planning and team development.
• Strong communication skills in English and Hindi.

Technical Skills Engineering & Maintenance

The candidate should have sound working knowledge of:

• Electrical installations, power distribution systems and power management.
• HT/LT panels, transformers, DG sets (A/B/C checks) and other electrical equipment.
• Motors, pumps, control panels and industrial electrical systems.
• HVAC, utilities and other pharmaceutical plant engineering systems.
• Troubleshooting electrical faults and minimizing equipment downtime.
• Maintenance planning, equipment reliability and energy conservation.
• Engineering documentation, maintenance records and compliance procedures.
• Team management, employee development and performance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations at the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Ensure reliable functioning of electrical systems, utilities and equipment supporting Liquid and OSD manufacturing operations.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize breakdowns and improve equipment availability.
• Manage brownfield expansion projects, plant modifications, equipment installation and commissioning.
• Oversee ETP operations and ensure compliance with applicable statutory and environmental requirements.
• Ensure adherence to GMP requirements, electrical safety standards and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, energy consumption and departmental expenses.
• Lead and develop the engineering team, manage manpower deployment, assign responsibilities, monitor performance and provide training to improve team efficiency.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance, EHS and other departments to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, energy conservation and overall plant performance.
• Maintain effective communication with internal teams and stakeholders in both English and Hindi.