Senior Executive, Mechanical Engineering at Amneal India

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hvac, Wfi, Clean Utilities, Sterile Area Equipment, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Gmp, Usfda, Mhra, Ehs, Root Cause Analysis, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Planning, Team Management, Vendor Negotiation

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Description: The Deputy Manager – Mechanical Engineering will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant utilities, process equipment, and mechanical systems in compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards (cGMP, USFDA, EHS). The role requires hands-on expertise in maintenance planning, project execution, vendor management, and team leadership. Key Functions 1. Maintenance & Reliability * Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment. * Ensure maximum uptime of critical utilities like chillers, AHUs, boilers, compressors, WFI systems, HVAC, and clean utilities. * Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. 2. Project Management * Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and mechanical systems. * Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Production, QA, EHS, Projects) for smooth project execution. * Review technical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment specifications. 3. Compliance & Documentation * Ensure all activities comply with GMP, USFDA, MHRA, and other regulatory guidelines. * Maintain proper documentation of maintenance activities, calibration records, and equipment logbooks. * Participate in regulatory and internal audits, providing technical support and CAPA implementation. 4. Energy & Cost Optimization * Monitor utility consumption (water, electricity, steam, compressed air) and drive energy efficiency projects. * Identify cost-saving initiatives without compromising compliance and safety. 5. People & Vendor Management * Lead and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and operators. * Develop training programs for skill enhancement. * Liaise with vendors, service providers, and OEMs for spares, AMC contracts, and technical support. Additional Responsibilities * Support engineering CAPEX planning and track budget utilization. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean) in equipment performance and energy savings. * Ensure statutory compliance for boilers, pressure vessels, lifting tools, and fire safety equipment. * Participate in safety committees and promote a strong EHS culture in maintenance activities. * Coordinate with Quality Assurance for qualification & requalification of mechanical systems. * Develop and implement SOPs for engineering operations and preventive maintenance. * Provide technical inputs during new facility design and expansions.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Manager of Mechanical Engineering is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant utilities, process equipment, and mechanical systems, adhering strictly to pharmaceutical industry standards like cGMP and USFDA. Key functions include maintenance planning, project execution for new equipment, compliance documentation, energy optimization, and leading/mentoring the engineering team and managing vendors.