Process Engineering Design Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Bengaluru, IND, seeks a senior Process Design Engineering leader to drive capability, ensure GMP-compliant process designs, and deliver manufacturing readiness across multiple biologics and pharma facilities.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate cross-functional interfaces, and promote data-driven, standardized engineering practices. The role emphasizes lean methods, safety, sustainability, and collaboration with global teams to ensure scalable, robust manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; master's preferred.
• 10+ years of Process Engineering experience in regulated pharma environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Manufacturing Process Engineers.
• Deliver process engineering outputs across project phases and readiness activities.
• Drive standardization, lean and Six Sigma within pharma design and operations.
• Coordinate interfaces with Process Architecture, Piping, HVAC, Utilities, Automation, CQV.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits and quality investigations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement

Digital mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

Lead the Process Design Engineering discipline within the Global Capability Center to provide high-quality engineering design support for manufacturing operations, ensuring smooth production processes, efficient delivery, and strong alignment with Takeda standards.

Build Process Engineering capabilities, talent, and technical expertise to support routine engineering tasks, manufacturing readiness, and sustainable process improvements.

Drive engineering excellence, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, process safety, and practical problem solving through standardized methods and data-driven engineering practices embedded in project and design.

Ensure manufacturing process designs, equipment, and operational support meet GMP, quality, regulatory, safety, sustainability, and business requirements.

Accountabilities

Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Process Engineers.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and capability development.
• Manage discipline workload, resource planning, and delivery priorities.

Engineering Delivery

• Accountable for Process Engineering deliverables across project phases, including manufacturing process support, equipment operability, and practical production readiness.

• Support projects across OSD, Biologics DS, Biologics DP, Plasma DS, and Fill-Finish facilities.

• Ensure process designs and production equipment are fit for purpose, operable, maintainable, scalable, and aligned with manufacturing requirements and basic operational principles.
• Provide guidance on tooling, fabrication, troubleshooting, and routine engineering tasks, ensuring teams apply clear work methods and step-by-step execution where appropriate.

• Coordinate interfaces with Process Architecture, Process Piping, HVAC, Utilities, CSA, Automation, Digital Factory, and CQV teams.

Quality, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, Takeda standards, EHS requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
• Ensure designs align with ISPE guidance, process safety principles, risk-based design methodologies, and engineering best practices.
• Lead technical reviews, quality assurance activities, HAZOP participation, risk assessments, and lessons learned.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, commissioning, qualification, and quality investigations as required.

Innovation, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

• Drive standardization, modularization, and reuse of engineering solutions.
• Promote innovation, sustainability, digital engineering, and data-driven decision making.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, manufacturing performance, resource efficiency, sustainability, and engineering quality.

• Apply lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process principles, and Six Sigma thinking to improve production efficiency, quality, and reliable execution.

• Support development and implementation of best practices, templates, and global process engineering standards.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

(List the essential and desirable education and competency requirements to perform the primary responsibilities of the job. Any minimum requirements should be noted.)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of Process Engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries.
• Experience supporting OSD, Biologics DS/DP, Plasma DS, Fill-Finish, or similar manufacturing technologies.
• Experience across Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, Construction Support, Commissioning, and Qualification.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and project delivery.
• Experience within EPCM, engineering consultancy, or owner-side project organizations preferred.

Behavioural Competencies

• Leadership and talent development.
• Stakeholder management and collaboration.
• Strategic thinking and decision making.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Innovation and digital mindset.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Technical Skills

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing process design and process engineering.
• OSD, Biologics DS, Biologics DP, Plasma DS, and Fill-Finish manufacturing technologies.
• Process equipment design, process calculations, and technology transfer.
• Process safety, HAZOP participation, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation principles.
• Pharmaceutical and GMP facility design.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISPE Baseline Guides, process safety methodologies, and applicable industry regulations.

• Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, and Six Sigma principles applied to pharmaceutical engineering and manufacturing support.
• Tooling, fabrication, troubleshooting, production equipment operation, and maintenance concepts relevant to manufacturing environments.

• Commissioning, Qualification, and lifecycle management principles.
• Process simulation, digital engineering, engineering data management, and innovation tools.

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time