Manager - Plant Process Engineering - Bidar

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineering professional to lead process engineering activities for commercial API manufacturing. The incumbent will be responsible for process optimization, scale-up validation, debottlenecking, yield improvement, technology transfer support, troubleshooting, process capability enhancement, and cross-functional coordination to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Process Engineering function to achieve production targets as per customer and business requirements.

• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, QC, QA, R&D, SCM, PPIC, Projects, and other cross-functional teams.

• Drive compliance with Safety, cGMP, Quality, and Environmental requirements.

• Lead and develop the Process Engineering team through training, mentoring, and capability building.

• Evaluate scale-up parameters and support process validation and commercial manufacturing activities.

• Review and approve technical documents including BPR, Change Controls, Risk Assessments, P&IDs, PSSR, Campaign Reports, and Process Evaluation Reports.

• Drive process performance metrics, including:

• Yield Improvement

• Batch Cycle Time Reduction

• Batch Charging Frequency

• Productivity Enhancement

• Conduct debottlenecking studies and capacity enhancement projects.

• Provide technical support for process troubleshooting, deviation investigations, OOS investigations, and CAPA implementation.

• Generate process trend data and present insights to cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.

• Drive cost-saving initiatives through:

• Solvent Recovery & Recycling

• Yield Improvement Projects

• Process Intensification

• Utility Optimization

• Support facility expansion, capacity enhancement, CapEx evaluation, and new product introductions.

• Evaluate utility requirements and improve resource utilization.

• Participate in customer audits, regulatory inspections, and client technical discussions.

• Support technology transfer activities and assess facility readiness for commercialization.

• Review process readiness related to Safety, Quality, Yield, Utilities, Waste Management, and Operability before campaign execution.

• Monitor critical process parameters, product quality attributes, and batch performance.

• Identify and implement new technologies and best practices for process improvement and operational excellence.