Manager/Sr Manager - Plant Process Engineering - Bidar

Job highlights

• Experienced Process Engineer with expertise in API manufacturing, scale-up, process validation, debottlenecking, and technology transfer
• Lead process engineering activities including process optimization, yield improvement, troubleshooting, cross-functional coordination, and compliance with safety and quality standards

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.