Senior Mechanical Layout Engineer

Tetra Pak; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Pak is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to deliver industrial plant layout solutions for powder processing projects. You will provide mechanical engineering expertise, ensure hygienic design, and align layouts with customer and project requirements.

The role emphasizes technical excellence and continuous improvement within a global team. Based in Chakan, Pune, this permanent full-time position involves up to 10% travel and collaboration across multidisciplinary groups to drive

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in mechanical design and plant layout within food/process industries.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is essential.
• Knowledge of hygienic design principles and food safety requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define layout solutions based on process, equipment, piping, structural, safety, and operations.
• Coordinate layout reviews and support validation with stakeholders.
• Identify design improvements, risks, and deviations and propose solutions.
• Ensure compliance with standards, hygienic design, and food safety requirements.
• Collaborate with process, automation, project management, sourcing, and site teams.
• Support customer discussions, installation activities, and issue resolution as needed.
• Coach and develop junior engineers through knowledge sharing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Plant layout

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Food safety

Hygienic design

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

English proficiency

French (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for developing and delivering industrial plant layout solutions for powder processing projects. The role provides mechanical engineering expertise to ensure layouts are efficient, compliant with applicable standards, and aligned with customer and project requirements. The position also supports technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.

Job Description

The Senior Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for developing and delivering industrial plant layout solutions for powder processing projects. The role provides mechanical engineering expertise to ensure layouts are efficient, compliant with applicable standards, and aligned with customer and project requirements. The position also supports technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.

This is a permanent full-time position based in Chakan, Pune within Tetra Pak Processing Equipment SAS with 10% of potential traveling.

What You Will Do

• Define layout solutions based on process, equipment, piping, structural, safety, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate layout reviews and support technical validation activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify design improvements, technical risks, and project deviations, and propose appropriate solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, engineering procedures, hygienic design principles, and food safety requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including process, automation, project management, sourcing, and site execution.
• Support customer discussions, installation activities, and technical issue resolution when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the development of junior engineers through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Profile Description

We believe you have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8-12 years of experience in mechanical design engineering and industrial plant layout development, within the food or process industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, plant engineering, and layout integration.
• Experience with Autodesk tools, including Inventor and AutoCAD; knowledge of additional engineering and project tools is an advantage.
• Understanding of food safety requirements, hygienic design principles, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in an international and multicultural environment while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach.
• Strong English communication skills for daily collaboration in an international environment.
• French is considered a strong advantage.

We Offer

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

This job posting expires on 30/09/2026.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.