Head - Design Engineering

Michael Page; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a seasoned project engineering leader for Bengaluru to drive end-to-end execution of large multidisciplinary projects—from design through installation, commissioning and handover. Lead cross-functional teams to meet milestones across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and site execution.

The candidate should hold a mechanical or chemical engineering degree with 15+ years of experience in complex industrial settings, including hands-on planning, contractor

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading project engineering and execution for complex industrial projects.
• Strong exposure to multidisciplinary systems (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil).
• Experience with chemical delivery systems, gas delivery systems, pharma utilities, ASU, or similar process utilities.
• Proven ability in project planning, installation, commissioning, contractor management, and customer delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of large multidisciplinary engineering projects from design through installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, manufacturing coordination, procurement, site execution, testing, validation, and commissioning.
• Ensure contractual, commercial, technical, quality, safety, and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and site execution while managing stakeholders.
• Oversee integration of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, and control systems across complex installations.
• Drive governance, resource planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across multiple projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Industrial project execution

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of large multidisciplinary engineering projects from design through installation, commissioning, and customer handover.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, manufacturing coordination, procurement, site execution, testing, validation, and commissioning.
• Ensure contractual, commercial, technical, quality, safety, and delivery commitments are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and site execution while managing customer stakeholders.
• Oversee integration of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, and control systems across complex industrial installations.
• Drive project governance, resource planning, risk mitigation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement across multiple projects.

Preferred candidate profile

A successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or a related Engineering discipline with 15+ years of experience leading project engineering and execution for complex industrial projects. The individual should have strong exposure to multidisciplinary systems involving mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and civil engineering, along with expertise in project planning, installation, commissioning, contractor management, and customer-facing project delivery. Experience in chemical delivery systems, gas delivery systems, pharma utilities, air separation units (ASU), chemical systems, cleanroom infrastructure, semiconductor facilities, or similar process utility projects will be highly preferred.