Assistant Manager - Engineering

SAVA HEALTHCARE LIMITED; Indore District; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Indore is seeking an Assistant Manager for its Engineering Department. The role involves overseeing engineering processes, ensuring GMP compliance, and managing maintenance activities. Ideal candidates should have a B.E./B.Tech degree and 6–10 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing industry. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers a general/rotational shift and competitive compensation as per company norms.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical/API/chemical/FMCG manufacturing.
• Sound knowledge of GMP, regulatory audits, and safety practices.
• Experience in leading teams is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation and maintenance of electrical panels and automation systems.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of machinery.
• Ensure compliance with GMP & environmental standards for HVAC systems.
• Support process design improvements for compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical / Instrumentation expertise

Mechanical Process Maintenance expertise

HVAC / AHU / Utilities knowledge

Process Engineering skills

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or related field

Tools

SAP / ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Engineering Department

Location: Indore Plant

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Manager / Head – Engineering

Role Summary

We are seeking experienced and result-oriented professionals for the role of Assistant Manager – Engineering. This role is open to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Electrical / Instrumentation / Control Systems (CS)
• Mechanical Process Maintenance
• HVAC / AHU / Utilities
• Process Engineering

The incumbent will play a key role in ensuring engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, system uptime, and continuous improvement in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setup.

Responsibilities (based On Area Of Expertise)

Electrical / Instrumentation / Control Systems (CS):

• Oversee installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical panels, drives, and automation systems (PLC/SCADA).
• Lead calibration programs for critical instruments as per GMP.
• Ensure statutory compliance related to electrical safety, energy audits, and load management.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and drive cost-effective energy usage.

Mechanical Process Maintenance

• Lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of production and packaging machinery.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and validation teams to minimize downtime.
• Support CAPEX projects, vendor management, and equipment procurement.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement CAPAs.

AHU / Utilities (HVAC, Boilers, Compressors, WTP, Etc.)

• Manage the operation and performance of HVAC and utility systems ensuring compliance with GMP & environmental standards.
• Ensure temperature, humidity, and differential pressure compliance in classified areas.
• Coordinate HVAC validation, requalification, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor utility consumption and drive efficiency improvement projects.

Process Engineering

• Support process design improvements for enhanced efficiency and compliance.
• Participate in equipment and process validation, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement projects (Lean, Kaizen, TPM, etc.).
• Support qualification of new processes, change control management, and documentation.

Candidate Profile

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or related Engineering field

Experience: 6–10 years in pharmaceutical / API / chemical / FMCG manufacturing industry

• Sound knowledge of GMP, regulatory audits (MHRA/USFDA), safety practices, and documentation
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the mentioned areas is mandatory
• Experience in handling a small team will be an added advantage

Desired Skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Proactive approach in troubleshooting and decision-making
• Excellent communication and documentation capabilities
• Familiarity with SAP / ERP systems, MS Office
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: General / Rotational (based on business needs)

CTC: As per company norms and experience level