Sr Mgr - Design & Engineering

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited; Bharuch District; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life-science ingredients company located in Bharuch is seeking a Senior Manager for Design & Engineering. The candidate will lead the engineering of batch process plants, manage the preparation of core engineering deliverables, ensure operational compliance, and provide technical leadership in troubleshooting. Ideal candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from a premier institute and 12-15 years of relevant experience. The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic thinking, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in batch process plants.
• Proficient in applying engineering concepts in day-to-day operations.
• Recognised as a subject-matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering of batch process plants.
• Evaluate product integration based on R&D data.
• Oversee core engineering deliverables preparation.
• Direct plant layout and equipment compliance.
• Review technical data sheets and lead evaluations.
• Provide technical troubleshooting leadership.
• Contribute to project cost estimation.
• Lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure design compliance with cGMP and USFDA standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from premier institutes

Job description

Overview

Jubilant Bhartia Group is a global conglomerate founded by Mr. Shyam S Bhartia and Mr. Hari S Bhartia with strong presence in diverse sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Contract Research and Development Services, Proprietary Novel Drugs, Life Science Ingredients, Agri Products, Performance Polymers, Food Service (QSR), Food, Auto, Consulting in Aerospace and Oilfield Services. Jubilant Bhartia Group has four flagship companies – Jubilant Pharmova Limited, Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited and Jubilant Industries Limited. Currently the group has a global workforce of around 43,000 employees.

About Jubilant Ingrevia Limited

Jubilant Ingrevia is now a member of the elite Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The company’s history dates back to 1978 with the incorporation of VAM Organics Limited, which later became Jubilant Organosys and then Jubilant Life Sciences before de‑merging to form the independent entity, Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, listed on both Indian stock exchanges. Over the years, the company has developed global capacities and leadership in chosen business segments.

Jubilant Ingrevia is committed to offering high‑quality and innovative life‑science ingredients to enrich all forms of life. It provides a broad portfolio of high‑quality ingredients for industries ranging from pharmaceutical, nutrition, agro‑chemical, consumer to industrial customers. The business is split across three verticals: Specialty Chemicals, Chemical Intermediates, and Nutrition & Health Solutions. It operates five world‑class manufacturing facilities in India, located in Gajraula (UP), Bharuch (Gujarat), Savli (Gujarat), Nira (Maharashtra) and Ambernath (Maharashtra). The company places a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, green chemistry and bio‑input utilisation.

The Position

Organization: Jubilant Ingrevia Limited

Designation & Level: Senior Manager – Design & Engineering

Location: Bharuch

Reporting Manager: Senior Director, Design & Engineering

Team Size: 2

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the basic and detailed engineering of batch process plants involving key unit operations such as reaction, workup, filtration, drying, crystallization, distillation, and solvent recovery.
• Evaluate and map product integration into existing or new setups based on R&D data and pilot plant outcomes, ensuring scalability and process feasibility.
• Oversee the development of core engineering deliverables including:
  • Block Flow Diagrams (BFD)
  • Cycle time analysis
  • Material and energy balances
  • Equipment sizing
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
  • HAZOP studies and risk assessments
• Direct the preparation of plant layouts, including equipment layout, plan, and elevation drawings, ensuring optimal space utilisation and compliance with safety standards.
• Review and approve process and utility data sheets and lead technical bid evaluations for critical equipment and systems.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting operational issues in existing plants, driving root‑cause analysis and sustainable solutions.
• Contribute to project cost estimation by providing accurate process inputs and equipment specifications.
• Lead pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities, ensuring smooth handover from design to operations.
• Ensure design compliance with cGMP and USFDA standards, integrating regulatory requirements into engineering practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from premier institutes (e.g., IIT/NIT) with 12–15 years of experience in batch process plants.
• Strong communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail with sound general and functional knowledge.
• Proficient in applying engineering concepts in day‑to‑day operations; recognised as a subject‑matter expert.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and people‑management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a solution‑oriented mindset and strong execution capabilities.
• Effective in matrix organisations; adept at cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proven leadership in building and retaining high‑performing teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Jubilant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, race, ethnicity, religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

Contact & Further Information

To know more about us, please visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jubilant-bhartia-group/