Manager Engineering & Projects _API Pharma _Visakhapatnam

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Job Title: Manager Engineering

Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Experience: 1520 Years
Industry: Pharmaceutical / API / Bulk Drugs
Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech – Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

About the Company

Our client is a leading global pharmaceutical and life sciences organization with operations across multiple countries and a strong presence in API and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The opportunity is with their pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Visakhapatnam, offering exposure to engineering, utilities, maintenance and project operations in a quality-driven manufacturing environment.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Manager – Engineering to lead Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance and Utilities activities at the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical & Utilities Engineering team.
• Manage preventive and breakdown maintenance of Reactors, Centrifuges, ANFDs and powder process equipment.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of PW, WFI, Chilled Water, Steam, Compressed Air and Nitrogen.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance schedules and critical spare management.
• Identify equipment failures, conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Manage engineering projects, equipment installation and vendor coordination.
• Handle FAT, SAT, IQ and OQ activities for new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and Good Engineering Practices.
• Manage engineering budgets, CAPEX and maintenance expenses.
• Drive energy conservation and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, EHS and other cross-functional teams.
• Monitor Engineering KPIs and lead, train and develop the engineering team.

Candidate Profile

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 15–20 years of experience in Pharmaceutical API / Bulk Drug manufacturing.
• Strong experience in Mechanical Maintenance and Utilities.
• Hands-on exposure to Chillers, Boilers, PW/WFI, Steam, Compressed Air and Nitrogen systems.
• Experience with pharmaceutical process equipment such as Reactors, Centrifuges and ANFDs.
• Strong exposure to Engineering Projects, FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ.
• Good understanding of cGMP and engineering compliance.
• Strong team management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• SAP / PMP exposure will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates can apply with their updated CV to [email protected]