Associate Manager - Engineering

Shalina Healthcare; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Shalina Healthcare is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance professional to ensure uninterrupted pharmaceutical production. You will lead preventive and breakdown maintenance, support CAPEX projects, and drive reliability improvements across utilities, equipment, and GMP-compliant processes.

The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams, supervising technicians, and traveling internationally to support Nigeria operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical / electrical / instrumentation engineering (mandatory).
• Master's degree / MBA will be an added advantage.
• 10+ years of experience in Engineering & Maintenance in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments preferred.
• Exposure to plant utilities, preventive maintenance, CAPEX projects and equipment qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day engineering and maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance to improve uptime.
• Monitor maintenance activities and resolve equipment breakdowns promptly.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and modification of equipment and systems.
• Identify opportunities for equipment improvement, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Travel to Nigeria periodically to provide engineering and maintenance support.

Skills

Plant Engineering

Maintenance

Utilities Management

Equipment Qualification

CAPEX Projects

GMP Compliance

SAP ERP

Spare Parts Mgmt

Troubleshooting

Energy Optimization

Cross-Functional

Travel Internationally

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation

Master's degree / MBA (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Job description

What you become a part of:

You become a part of a quality-driven, fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing team focused on the production of solid oral dosage forms. The role contributes directly to delivering high-quality, compliant, and timely products while ensuring continuous improvement and team development.

What to expect:

• Plant Maintenance & Engineering
  • Support day-to-day engineering and maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted production operations.
  • Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance programs to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
  • Monitor maintenance activities and ensure timely resolution of equipment breakdowns.
  • Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and modification of equipment and engineering systems.
  • Identify opportunities for equipment improvement, reliability enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Utilities Management
  • Monitor availability and performance of critical utilities including electricity, water, steam, HVAC, compressed air, and other plant utilities.
  • Ensure preventive maintenance and timely troubleshooting of utility systems.
  • Monitor utility consumption and support energy conservation and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Ensure utility systems remain compliant with GMP and safety requirements.
• GMP & Compliance
  • Ensure engineering and maintenance activities comply with GMP, SOPs, EHS requirements, and statutory regulations.
  • Support preparation and review of SOPs, qualification protocols, maintenance records, and engineering documentation.
  • Support internal, corporate, customer, and regulatory audits and ensure timely closure of engineering-related observations and CAPAs.
  • Maintain engineering systems and records in an audit-ready condition.
• CAPEX & Projects
  • Support planning and execution of engineering CAPEX projects within approved timelines and budgets.
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors for equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification.
  • Support preparation of technical specifications, quotations, comparative statements, and project documentation.
  • Monitor project progress and highlight delays, risks, and cost implications to management.
• Nigeria Operations Support
  • Travel to Nigeria periodically to provide engineering and maintenance support to the plant.
  • Assess equipment, utility, and infrastructure requirements at the Nigeria facility and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Support preventive maintenance planning, breakdown resolution, utility optimization, and engineering projects at the Nigeria site.
  • Coordinate with local engineering teams, vendors, contractors, Production, QA, and other stakeholders.
  • Support GMP, audit, qualification, and regulatory requirements related to engineering and utilities in Nigeria.
  • Prepare visit reports, identify improvement opportunities, and track closure of agreed action items.
• SAP, Spare Parts & Vendor Management
  • Raise and monitor engineering-related PRs, POs, GRNs, Service Entry Sheets, and other SAP transactions.
  • Monitor critical spare parts and maintain optimum inventory levels.
  • Coordinate with engineering vendors, contractors, and service providers.
  • Support evaluation of vendor performance, AMC renewals, and service contracts.
• Team & Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse, Procurement, Finance, EHS, and HR for engineering requirements.
  • Guide technicians and engineering team members in maintenance activities and safe working practices.
  • Support technical training and competency development of engineering personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures during maintenance and project activities.

Essential education, experience, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical / Instrumentation Engineering – Mandatory.
• Master's Degree / MBA will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 10 years of experience in Engineering & Maintenance, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Exposure to plant utilities, preventive maintenance, CAPEX projects, equipment qualification, and statutory compliance.
• International exposure or experience supporting African operations will be an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel to Nigeria frequently as per business requirements.

Key Skills

• Plant Engineering & Maintenance
• Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
• Utilities Management
• Equipment Qualification & Commissioning
• CAPEX Project Execution
• GMP & EHS Compliance
• SAP / ERP
• Spare Parts & Vendor Management
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
• Energy & Cost Optimization
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Willingness to Travel Internationally

Key Performance Indicators

• Equipment uptime and maintenance effectiveness.
• Timely completion of preventive maintenance.
• Utility availability and reliability.
• Timely resolution of breakdowns.
• CAPEX project execution within timelines and budgets.
• GMP, EHS, and statutory compliance.
• Spare parts availability and inventory optimization.
• Timely closure of audit observations and CAPAs.
• Effective engineering support to Nigeria operations.