Senior Mechanical Layout Engineer

Tetra Pak; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity in projects

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Pune, India, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Layout Engineer to develop and deliver industrial plant layouts for powder processing projects. This permanent role in Chakan offers 10% travel and requires extensive mechanical design and layout expertise in the food sector.

The candidate will ensure compliant, efficient layouts and collaborate with global teams to drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in mechanical design engineering and industrial plant layout in food/process industries.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, plant engineering, and layout integration.

Responsibilities

• Define layout solutions based on process, equipment, piping, structural, safety, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate layout reviews and support validation activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify design improvements, technical risks, and deviations, proposing appropriate solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, 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.
• Coach and share knowledge to develop junior engineers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

Plant layout

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Layout Engineer

Job Location: Pune, India.

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good - protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen. We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of - for food, people and the planet.

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. 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.

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 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 31/10/2026.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Dipali Moray.

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.