Deputy General Manager Nuclear Engineering

KSB Company; Pimpri-Chinchwad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB Company in India is seeking a senior leader for the Nuclear Engineering department to drive design, development, and governance for nuclear pump solutions. You will own the technical direction, oversee proposals, and ensure compliance with stringent codes and project timelines.

The role requires 15+ years in engineering, with a strong focus on nuclear pumps, FEA, and producing robust designs under tight constraints. You will mentor teams and guide execution across manufacturing and testing.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading large mechanical engineering teams.
• Strong background in nuclear pump design and related standards.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical responsibility for nuclear project pumps.
• Lead design concepts, technical proposals, and tender documentation.
• Ensure design compliance with codes, standards, and specifications post-order.
• Oversee execution lifecycle to achieve on-time delivery in constrained projects.
• Provide technical leadership during manufacturing, inspection, and testing.
• Build and scale the Nuclear Engineering function with robust processes.
• Drive governance, disciplined execution, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Nuclear pump design

Lead cross-functional teams

ASME NB/NC/ VIII

FEA analysis

Engineering governance

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical

M.Tech Mechanical

Tools

FEA software

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 skills
• 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