Engineering Head - API Plant

Role & responsibilities

1. Engineering Maintenance & Reliability

Ensure efficient preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of all plant

equipment and

utilities.

Lead cross-functional engineering teams to achieve zero unplanned downtime and

maximum

equipment uptime.

Implement root cause analysis and continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

2. Utilities Management

Manage all utility systems (boilers, chillers, HVAC, air compressors, cooling towers,

etc.) to ensure

uninterrupted supply to manufacturing.

Drive energy e iciency and utility optimization initiatives across the plant.

3. Instrumentation & Automation

Ensure calibration, maintenance, and performance of critical instrumentation and

process control

systems.

Work with cross-functional teams to support automation and control upgrades.

4. Engineering Stores

Oversee stores management for engineering spares and consumables with optimal

inventory levels.

Ensure availability of critical spares and compliance with GMP documentation

requirements.

5. Budgeting & Capex Management

Prepare and manage annual engineering budget (Opex & Capex) for maintenance,

projects, and

utilities.

Plan and execute Capex projects related to facility upgrades, new installations,

expansions, and

regulatory requirements.

Ensure cost control, vendor coordination, procurement support, and timely project

execution.

6. Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with cGMP, GEP, statutory norms (Factory Act, Electrical safety,

Boiler Act, etc.),

and EHS requirements.

Lead readiness for internal and external audits including USFDA, EDQM, WHO, and

other regulatory

agencies.

Implement engineering controls to enhance safety and environment performance.

7. People Management

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team.

Identify training needs, performance development, and succession planning.

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Qualification: Full-time B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical /

Instrumentation

Engineering (Mandatory)

Industry Preference: Candidates must be from API / Bulk Drug Manufacturing

environment

Experience: 18+ years in Engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role