Tech Assistant to Site Head / CEO

Navin Fluorine International Ltd.; Dewas; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Navin Fluorine International Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations, scale up processes from pilot to commercial scale, and support technology transfer.

The role bridges R&D, Production, Engineering, QA, and EHS to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. The candidate will lead debottlenecking efforts, drive process validation activities, and support safety and EHS initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Requires M.E./M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering.
• Certification in Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or GMP Compliance preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in Technical Services, Process Engineering, Technology Transfer, Production Support, or Manufacturing Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Design, develop, and scale up manufacturing processes from pilot to commercial scale per GMP.
• Identify capacity bottlenecks and implement debottlenecking strategies.
• Provide utility engineering support including sizing of reactors, heat exchangers, and utility systems.
• Monitor process performance, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead validation and qualification activities including technology transfer documentation.

Skills

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory understanding

Data analysis

Education

M.E./M.Tech in Chemical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

GMP Compliance

Process Validation

Job description

1. Role Purpose

To provide technical support for commercial manufacturing operations by optimizing processes, improving productivity, enhancing plant capacity, supporting process validation activities, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role acts as a bridge between R&D, Production, Engineering, QA, and EHS to facilitate successful technology transfer, process robustness, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

2. Key Responsibilities

1.Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, process efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend technical solutions for performance enhancement.
• Evaluate process trends and implement improvement projects to improve yield, cycle time, and resource utilization.
• Support operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing operations.

2.Process Design & Scale-Up Support

• Design, develop, optimize, and scale up manufacturing processes from pilot/commercial scale in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Support technology transfer and scale-up activities from R&D to commercial manufacturing.
• Recommend process modifications to improve robustness, safety, and manufacturability.
• Assist in troubleshooting process-related issues during commercial production.

3.Capacity Enhancement & Debottlenecking

• Identify opportunities to increase manufacturing capacity of commercial products.
• Conduct debottlenecking studies and capacity assessments.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives for capacity enhancement.
• Support business requirements through efficient utilization of plant resources and infrastructure.

4.Utility Engineering Support

• Perform utility calculations and capacity assessment for manufacturing processes.
• Support sizing and selection of: Reactors, Heat Exchangers, Utility Systems, Pumps
• Process Equipment etc.

5.Process Monitoring & Performance Analysis

• Monitor critical process parameters and manufacturing performance.
• Analyze process deviations, trends, and operational challenges.
• Prepare technical evaluations and recommend corrective actions.
• Establish process performance metrics and monitor improvements.

6.Process Validation & Qualification Support

• Lead and support: Process Validation, Process Verification, Revalidation Activities, Technology Transfer Documentation etc.
• Prepare and review validation protocols and reports.
• Ensure validation activities comply with regulatory and quality requirements.

7.Safety & EHS Compliance

• Ensure safe operation of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Support process risk assessments, HAZOP recommendations, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Comply with EHS procedures, Responsible Care requirements, and IMS standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• M. Tech/ B.E./ B. Tech in Chemical Engineering
• Certification in Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or GMP Compliance
• 8–10 years of experience in Technical Services, Process Engineering, Technology Transfer, Production Support, Process Development, or Manufacturing Excellence.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, API, CDMO, Specialty Chemical, or Process Industries preferred.