Head of Engineering

Job Description

At client, we're creating purpose-engineered solutions that power the Energy and Defence sectors. As an integrated engineering powerhouse, we design, engineer, and manufacture everything in-house - giving us unmatched control over quality and innovation. Industry leaders, including BrahMos Aerospace, ONGC, OIL, Indian Air Force, and Schlumberger, trust our solutions.

We've entered an extraordinary growth phase - tripling in size over the last three years. Today, with 100+ professionals, we're positioned at the intersection of two rapidly expanding sectors.

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Engineering to lead, systemize, and elevate CRA’s entire engineering function. This role will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams - Mechanical, Electrical, and Process Engineering, - with a strong foundation in mechanical design. The ideal leader will drive standardisation, ensure engineering discipline, streamline cross-functional workflows, and build scalable engineering systems that support CRA’s product, project, and manufacturing goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the entire Engineering Department (Design, Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Engineering Teams).
• Set the engineering vision, roadmap, and best practices in alignment with CRA’s business and technology goals.
• Build and maintain a high-performance, multidisciplinary engineering structure with clear roles, responsibilities, and growth paths.
• Drive standardisation across all engineering processes, templates, workflows, and technical documentation.
• Own and elevate CRA’s mechanical design and engineering output—ensuring all deliverables are on time, cost-aligned, production-ready, and compliant.
• Work closely with project management, procurement, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth hand-off and execution.
• Translate process design into structured engineering deliverables: layout, mechanical, BOM, and compliance
• Set and enforce design standards, release workflows, and BOM coordination mechanisms
• Oversee simulation, virtual validation, and engineering analysis (e.g., FEA or DFM reviews)
• Lead technical troubleshooting and support root cause analysis in manufacturing or site issues
• Mentor the team, conduct performance reviews, and define training/upskilling programs
• Support commercial teams with inputs for proposals, compliance statements, and client submissions
• Spearhead R&D and NPD initiatives to support CRA’s product innovation goals.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles to ensure designs are optimised for fabrication, assembly, cost efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Work closely with the Production, Operations, and Fabrication teams to ensure engineering plans are practical, scalable, and aligned with production capabilities.
• Conduct pre-production design reviews, manufacturability assessments, and joint engineering–production validations to eliminate rework and ensure seamless execution.

Requirements

• 10+ years in mechanical design and cross-functional engineering roles, ideally in custom or process-based equipment
• Proven team leadership experience; ability to build and manage multidisciplinary engineering team
• Deep understanding of fabrication, standards, and plant/mechanical systems.
• Experience with design tools: AutoCAD, Plant 3D, SolidWorks/Inventor, and FEA platforms
• Strong coordination ability across functions (project, production, procurement, quality, clients)
• Exposure to simulation/virtual validation and standards like ASME, ISO, EN 13480, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous leave policy
• Comprehensive group medical insurance
• Professional development opportunities and a dedicated training budget
• Regular performance reviews with clear advancement criteria
• Exposure to industry leaders and cutting-edge projects
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects in critical sectors
• Recognition programs for exceptional contributions
• Team events and activities to foster a strong company culture