Assistant General Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Amneal India; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amneal India is seeking an Assistant General Manager, Mechanical Engineering in Ahmedabad to lead the planning, design, and lifecycle management of pharmaceutical mechanical systems. You will ensure regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, and asset reliability while guiding cross-functional teams through technology transfer and scale-up.

The role requires 15+ years in mechanical engineering within pharma manufacturing, with a BE and ideally an ME/MS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in BE or B.E. required.
• ME/ME degree preferred for advanced responsibilities.
• 15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering within pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and lifecycle management of mechanical systems.
• Oversee design, installation, testing, and performance of mechanical and utility systems.
• Ensure reliability, energy efficiency, and safety in operations.
• Support technology transfer and scale-up through mechanical readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendor engineering evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Energy efficiency

Troubleshooting

P&ID design

Preventive maintenance

Process control & automation

Regulatory compliance

Safety risk assessment

Strategic thinking

Tech problem solving

Validation & qualification oversight

Education

Bachelor's in BE

ME/MS preferred

Job description

Assistant General Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Ahmedabad City, Gujarat, India

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Job Description

Description: The position leads the planning, design, development, and lifecycle management of mechanical systems and equipment supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The role applies engineering research, design principles, and testing methodologies to develop reliable, compliant, and efficient mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, and utility systems. The incumbent is accountable for mechanical system design, equipment performance, energy use, and asset reliability, ensuring alignment with GMP, regulatory, safety, and quality requirements. The role supports production, transmission, measurement, and efficient use of energy, while enabling technology transfer, scale-up, and continuous improvement. The position ensures engineering robustness, operational readiness, and long-term sustainability of mechanical infrastructure.

Essential Functions:

• Research, plan, and design mechanical systems and equipment for pharmaceutical manufacturing

• Lead engineering design and development of mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, and utility systems

• Oversee equipment design, installation, testing, and operational performance

• Ensure mechanical system reliability, efficiency, and safety during operations

• Apply engineering principles to energy transmission, heat transfer, and fluid systems

• Support technology transfer and scale-up through mechanical readiness

• Manage maintenance planning, failure analysis, and troubleshooting of mechanical assets

• Ensure validation, qualification, and regulatory compliance of mechanical systems

• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

• Drive continuous improvement and energy efficiency initiatives

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align engineering with production needs

• Lead vendor engineering coordination and technical evaluations

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) B.E. - Required

• Master Degree (MS/MA) ME - Preferred

Experience:

• 15 years or more in 15+ Years

Specialized Knowledge:

Licenses:

Required Skills

• Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Oversight
• Mechanical System Troubleshooting
• Piping and Instrumentation Design (P&ID)
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Process Control & Automation Systems
• Regulatory Compliance
• Safety Engineering & Risk Assessment
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Problem-Solving
• Validation & Qualification Oversight

Job Info

• Job Identification 8680
• Job Category Mechanical Engineering
• Posting Date 11/03/2026, 05:05 AM
• Locations Survey number 253,255,256,257, GJ, IN