Piping Design Assistant Manager

The candidate will be responsible for leading the piping design and engineering activities for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. This role involves managing a team of piping engineers and designers, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality design deliverables. Key Responsibilities: - Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of piping engineers and designers. Allocate resources, monitor workloads, and ensure efficient execution of deliverables. Drive technical excellence and capability development within the team. - Design & Engineering Management: Oversee the development of piping layouts, isometrics, support drawings, MTOs, and related documents. Ensure designs comply with international codes & standards (ASME, ANSI, API, ASTM, etc.) and project specifications. Review and approve design documents, drawings, and calculations. Ensure 3D model reviews (using PDMS / SP3D / E3D / AutoPlant / CADWorx) are carried out effectively. Hands-on expertise in SolidWorks and AutoCAD is mandatory for overseeing detailed design work. - Project Execution & Coordination: Plan and monitor piping design activities, schedules, and budgets for assigned projects. Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Instrumentation, and Electrical teams. Interface with clients, consultants, and vendors to resolve technical issues. Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning stages. - Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to QA/QC procedures and engineering best practices. Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in all design activities. - Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for design optimization, cost reduction, and standardization. Implement digital tools and design automation practices for efficiency improvements. Requirements: - B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. - 12-18 years of experience in piping design and engineering within EPC / Heavy Engineering / Process Plant industries. - Minimum 3-5 years in a managerial / leadership role overseeing piping design teams. - Exposure to large-scale projects in Oil & Gas, Power, Chemical, Fertilizer, Refinery, or Heavy Engineering preferred. - Hands-on proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD is essential.,