Assistant General Manager

Armstrong Dematic; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Dematic is expanding its Project Engineering team and seeks an experienced Assistant General Manager – Project Engineering to lead mechanical design execution for warehouse automation and intralogistics projects.

The role drives end-to-end design activities, standardization, and value engineering, while leading a team of design engineers. Collaboration with Controls, Structural, Manufacturing, and SCM teams is essential for successful system integration.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years total experience in mechanical design / project engineering.
• 3–5 years leading and managing mechanical design teams.
• Experience in Warehouse Automation, Intralogistics, Material Handling, Industrial Automation, or SPM industries.
• Hands-on expertise in Conveyor Systems, ASRS, Shuttle Systems, and automated material handling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical design execution, from concept finalization and layouts to detailed engineering and design release.
• Drive design standardization, implementation of SOPs, engineering checklists, and first-time-right design practices.
• Lead design reviews and ensure technical accuracy, quality, and timely closure of engineering gaps.
• Work closely with Controls, Structural, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Project Execution teams for seamless system integration.
• Ensure designs meet project specifications, throughput requirements, and functional performance expectations.
• Drive value engineering, cost optimization, and design improvements to enhance manufacturing and installation efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop mechanical design engineers while managing workload, task allocation, and team performance.
• Maintain engineering documentation, design libraries, revision control, and compliance with PLM/ERP systems.
• Provide engineering support during manufacturing, installation, and commissioning, resolving design-related challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Project execution

Cross-functional coordination

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

PDM

Job description

As we are expanding our Project Engineering team, we are looking for an experienced and dynamic Assistant General Manager – Project Engineering to lead mechanical design execution for warehouse automation and intralogistics projects.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving end-to-end mechanical design activities, ensuring timely and high-quality engineering deliverables, implementing design standards, optimizing costs, and leading a team of design engineers. The role requires strong expertise in material handling systems, warehouse automation, and project-based engineering execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical design execution, from concept finalization and layouts to detailed engineering and design release.
• Drive design standardization, implementation of SOPs, engineering checklists, and first-time-right design practices.
• Lead design reviews and ensure technical accuracy, quality, and timely closure of engineering gaps.
• Work closely with Controls, Structural, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Project Execution teams for seamless system integration.
• Ensure designs meet project specifications, throughput requirements, and functional performance expectations.
• Drive value engineering, cost optimization, and design improvements to enhance manufacturing and installation efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop mechanical design engineers while managing workload, task allocation, and team performance.
• Maintain engineering documentation, design libraries, revision control, and compliance with PLM/ERP systems.
• Provide engineering support during manufacturing, installation, and commissioning, resolving design-related challenges.

Required Skills & Preferred Candidate Profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15–20years of overall experience in Mechanical Design / Project Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in leading and managing mechanical design teams.
• Experience in Warehouse Automation, Intralogistics, Material Handling, Industrial Automation, or SPM industries (Prefferred)
• Hands-on expertise in Conveyor Systems, ASRS, Shuttle Systems, and automated material handling solutions.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor / SolidWorks / CATIA and AutoCAD, PDM.
• Experience in end-to-end mechanical design execution, including concept development, layout finalization, detailed engineering, and design release.
• Knowledge of design standardization, value engineering, cost optimization, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in cross-functional coordination with Controls, Structural, Manufacturing, and Project Execution teams.
• Exposure to PLM/ERP systems, engineering documentation, and revision control.
• Strong leadership, team management, problem-solving, and project execution skills.