Deputy General Manager Nuclear Engineering

KSB Limited; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB Limited in India is seeking a Senior leader to head the Nuclear Engineering department, ensuring compliant, cost-effective solutions for nuclear pump applications within strict timelines.

You will oversee design, development, and execution across projects, build capabilities, and drive governance, standards, and process improvements in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Tech in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is preferred for advanced specialization.
• Total 15+ years of experience with at least 10 years in the relevant engineering domain.
• Experience in leading teams and managing complex project execution.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical responsibility for nuclear project pumps and ensure timely delivery.
• Lead design concepts, technical proposals, tender documentation, and pre-order discussions.
• Ensure design compliance with codes, standards, and post-order specifications.
• Drive governance frameworks and disciplined execution in high-pressure projects.
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams, processes, and best practices.

Skills

High energy centrifugal pump design

Rotating machinery/ heavy equipment

ASME NB/NC or VIII Div-1

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Pressure vessel design

Engineering drawings/documentation

Nuclear standards knowledge

Leadership in engineering teams

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech Mechanical (preferred)

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the Nuclear Engineering department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions for nuclear pump applications within defined timelines, in externally constrained environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Project Ownership

• Own end-to-end technical responsibility for nuclear project pumps
• Lead preparation of design concepts, technical proposals, and tender documentation
• Participate in pre-order technical discussions with customers
• Ensure design compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications post-order
• Oversee full execution lifecycle , ensuring on-time delivery in complex and constrained project scenarios
• Provide technical leadership during: Manufacturing
• Inspection & testing
• Support installed base and legacy products

2. Engineering Function Leadership & Capability Building

• Build, scale, and strengthen the Nuclear Engineering function
• Define and institutionalize: Engineering guidelines and best practices
• Design standards and procedures
• Quality and compliance frameworks
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement
• Develop high-performing teams capable of delivering under tight timelines and complex technical conditions

3. Design, Development & Innovation

• Lead and execute new product development and engineering studies
• Monitor & validate: Technical calculations
• Design simulations
• FEA analysis
• Conceptualize and develop: Models
• Detailed engineering drawings
• Ensure design robustness aligned with execution timelines

4. Governance, Decision-Making & Execution Excellence

• Take critical technical decisions balancing safety, quality, cost, and timelines
• Establish strong engineering governance frameworks
• Drive disciplined execution in high-pressure, complex project environments
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless, timely project delivery

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Expertise

• Experience in High Energy Centrifugal Pump Design
• Exposure to Rotating Machinery / Heavy Equipment Engineering (preferred)
• Expertise in: ASME Section III NB/NC (preferred)
• OR ASME Section VIII Div-1
• Proficiency in: Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Pressure Vessel Design
• Engineering drawings and documentation
• Knowledge of nuclear standards (preferred)

Leadership & Behavioural Skills

• Proven ability to build and scale engineering organizations
• Experience in setting up engineering processes, guidelines, and governance
• Strong decision-making capability in high-stakes scenarios
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skillskara
• Strong planning, execution, and stakeholder management skills

Qualification & Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)
• M.Tech (Mechanical) – Preferred
• 15+ years of experience , including: Minimum 10 years in relevant engineering domain
• Experience in leading teams and managing complex project execution

Preferred Background

• Experience in NPCIL projects or nuclear ecosystem
• Exposure to regulated industries with tight timelines and compliance requirements
• Track record of driving execution excellence under constraints