Engineering Leader

John Zink; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 250,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

John Zink, part of Koch Engineered Solutions, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader to guide a team of engineers and designers in Navi Mumbai. You will drive talent development, set growth plans, and coordinate with global stakeholders to execute complex projects while upholding safety and manufacturing standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, design-for-manufacturing, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams, aiming to elevate engineering performance and deliver

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, equipment design, or engineered-to-order projects.
• 5+ years of experience leading engineers, designers, or technical teams.
• Experience developing talent, improving team performance, and influencing cross-functional outcomes.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, fabrication processes, and design-for-manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers and designers.
• Identify development opportunities and growth plans for the team.
• Partner with global stakeholders to drive complex projects and strategic initiatives.
• Improve engineering effectiveness through standardization and knowledge sharing.
• Promote solutions prioritizing safety, reliability, and customer value.
• Influence cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Mechanical design

Cross-functional leadership

Project execution

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Your Job

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers and designers while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Build organizational capability by identifying development opportunities, creating growth plans, and strengthening leadership readiness within the team.
• Partner with global stakeholders to drive successful execution of complex engineering projects and strategic initiatives.
• Improve engineering effectiveness through standardization, knowledge sharing, quality processes, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote engineering solutions that prioritize safety, manufacturability, reliability, customer value, and operational excellence.
• Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve business objectives and deliver superior outcomes.
• Support transformation initiatives that enhance engineering productivity, innovation, and design quality.
• Champion Koch's values and Principle Based Management™ by empowering individuals, encouraging constructive challenge, and driving value creation.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 14+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, equipment design, product engineering, or engineered-to-order project execution.
• 5+ years of experience leading engineers, designers, technical teams, or complex engineering workstreams.
• Experience developing talent, improving team performance, and influencing outcomes across cross-functional organizations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering documentation, fabrication processes, and design-for-manufacturing practices.
• Experience collaborating with global stakeholders in a matrixed engineering environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in combustion systems, emissions-control technologies, oil & gas, petrochemical, process equipment, pressure equipment, or heavy industrial industries.
• Familiarity with burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, vapor control systems, or similar engineered equipment.
• Experience leading engineering transformation, standardization, automation, digital engineering, or process improvement initiatives.
• Advanced degree (Master's, MBA, or equivalent) or formal leadership development training.
• Experience working across global engineering centers and manufacturing locations.
• Demonstrated success in developing future technical and people leaders.

Who We Are

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) business, is a global combustion and emissions-control partner delivering engineered solutions such as industrial burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, vapor control systems, and related services. The organization combines deep technical expertise, proven execution capability, and a culture of innovation to help customers solve complex industrial challenges safely, reliably, and efficiently.

At Koch, employees are empowered to apply Principled Entrepreneurship™, challenge the status quo, and create long-term value for customers, the company, and themselves. This role will be based in Navi Mumbai and will support global engineering and design execution across the John Zink Combustion business.