Project Manager

Weekday; Palghar; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday's client seeks a technically strong Project Manager to manage and execute engineering and manufacturing projects at the Wada plant in Maharashtra.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience in heavy engineering, fabrication, pressure vessels, process equipment, or similar manufacturing industries, with a focus on planning, coordination, monitoring, and timely execution while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering mandatory.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in heavy engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong planning, coordination, monitoring and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure projects meet timelines, quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Design, Quality, Procurement, Stores, Maintenance and Dispatch.
• Visit Thane Corporate Office weekly for reviews and meetings.
• Maintain project documentation and reports.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering

MS Excel

Coordination

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 300000 - Rs 600000 (ie INR 3 - 6 LPA)

Min Experience: 2+ years
Location: Vada, Maharashtra, India
JobType: full-time

Qualification

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering – Mandatory

Industry Experience

Heavy Engineering / Fabrication / Pressure Vessel / Process Equipment / Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for a technically strong and result-oriented Project Manager to manage and execute engineering and manufacturing projects at our Wada plant.

The ideal candidate should have 2–5 years of relevant experience in the Heavy Engineering, Fabrication, Pressure Vessel, Process Equipment, or similar manufacturing industry. The candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and ensuring timely execution of projects while maintaining required quality and safety standards.

The candidate must be residing in Wada or willing to relocate and stay in Wada. The candidate will also be required to visit the company's Thane Corporate Office once a week for project reviews, coordination, and meetings with the management/team.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure projects are completed within the planned timeline, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Design, Quality, Procurement, Stores, Maintenance, and Dispatch departments.
• Review project drawings, technical specifications, production requirements, and project schedules.
• Monitor day-to-day manufacturing and fabrication activities related to assigned projects.
• Track material availability, production progress, inspection status, and dispatch schedules.
• Identify project delays, technical issues, and resource requirements and take timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Quality team for inspections, testing, documentation, and customer requirements.
• Monitor fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, testing, and other project-related activities.
• Ensure proper coordination between shop-floor activities and project execution schedules.
• Conduct regular project progress reviews and prepare project status reports.
• Maintain project-related documentation, records, schedules, and progress reports.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and other external agencies whenever required.
• Visit the Thane Corporate Office once a week for project reviews, management meetings, coordination, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality requirements, safety standards, and customer specifications.
• Support management in resolving project-related technical and operational issues.
• Monitor project costs and assist in controlling unnecessary project expenses.
• Ensure timely completion and successful handover of projects.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Processes.
• Good understanding of heavy fabrication and industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Knowledge of pressure vessels, process equipment, fabricated components, and heavy engineering products will be preferred.
• Understanding of welding, fabrication, machining, assembly, inspection, and testing processes.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good project planning, coordination, monitoring, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and project documentation.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple departments and shop-floor teams.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering – Mandatory.

Experience

2–5 years of relevant experience.

Industry

Candidate must have experience in Heavy Engineering / Fabrication / Pressure Vessel / Process Equipment / Industrial Equipment Manufacturing or a closely related industry.

Location

Candidate must be willing to reside and work in Wada, Maharashtra.

Thane Visit

Must be willing to visit the Thane Corporate Office once every week as required.

Candidates from unrelated industries without relevant heavy engineering/manufacturing experience will not be preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong technical and project coordination capabilities.
• Practical exposure to manufacturing/project execution.
• Good leadership and team coordination skills.
• Ability to handle multiple activities and meet project deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Willing to work closely with the plant and shop-floor teams.
• Willing to travel between Wada Plant and Thane Corporate Office as required.
• Responsible, disciplined, and result-oriented approach.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Primary Job Location

Wada, Maharashtra

Thane Office Visit

Once a week

Must-have skills

Engineering Manager