Executive, Mechanical Engineering

Job Description: To support and execute mechanical engineering activities related to pharmaceutical projects, including installation, commissioning, qualification, and engineering support, ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Plant & Block Maintenance

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment in assigned production blocks.
• Maintain and monitor critical equipment such as reactors, blenders, machines, Centrifuges and packaging equipment.
• Ensure minimum downtime and quick restoration of equipment during breakdowns.

Utilities & Equipment Handling

• Support maintenance of utilities such as HVAC, chillers, compressors, boilers, pumps, and vacuum systems (as applicable).
• Ensure proper functioning of mechanical systems like gearboxes, conveyors, agitators, and valves.

GMP & Compliance

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP, safety, and quality standards .
• Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance SOPs, checklists, logs, and records.
• Support audits (internal, external, regulatory) by providing required documentation and explanations.

Spare Parts & Vendor Management

• Identify critical spares and maintain inventory levels.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for AMC, repairs, and shutdown maintenance activities.
• Raise work orders, service requests, and follow up on timely closure.

Safety & Improvement Initiatives

• Ensure safety procedures are followed during maintenance activities.
• Participate in equipment qualification, installation, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Suggest and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant is mandatory.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment and utilities.
• Familiarity with GMP, documentation practices, and safety standards.
• Ability to handle breakdowns independently and manage multiple tasks.
Good coordination and communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Preventive & breakdown maintenance
• Pharma GMP compliance
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Documentation & audit support
• Team coordination