Technical Manager – Mechanical Design for Oil & Gas

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Technical Manager - Mechanical Design for Oil & Gas in Bengaluru. The role leads mechanical design, engineering, and development of equipment and systems for the O&G sector, ensuring compliance with international standards and mentoring engineering teams.

The candidate will oversee design reviews, support project execution, and drive safety, reliability, operability, and cost optimization throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• 20+ years of mechanical design experience in Oil & Gas or related sectors.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience with EPC, OEM, or Engineering Consultancy organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities for Oil & Gas projects, including upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, design reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Coordinate with Process, Piping, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Procurement teams.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, SIL, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Piping design

Equipment design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D modeling

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Position Title:

Technical Manager - Mechanical Design for Oil & Gas

Job Summary:

The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for leading the mechanical design, engineering, and development of equipment, packages, and systems used in the Oil & Gas industry. The role involves providing technical leadership, ensuring compliance with international standards, overseeing design reviews, supporting project execution, and mentoring engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle from concept through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead mechanical design activities for Oil & Gas projects, including upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities.
• Provide subject matter expertise for static and rotating equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, skids, and packaged equipment.
• Develop engineering solutions that optimize safety, reliability, operability, and cost.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, design reports, specifications, and drawings.

Design & Engineering: Perform and oversee detailed mechanical design in accordance with,

Engineering Work Order - Piping Maintenance. Or MOC

• ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM, ISO, NACE, PED (where applicable)
• Review equipment layouts, 3D models, piping arrangements, and structural interfaces.
• Ensure designs meet process, safety, environmental, and client requirements.
• Conduct engineering analyses including:
• Evaluate or develop pipe routing and layout
• Develop and/or validate pipe support scheme
• Material selection (Develop MTOs)
• Determine Pipe fabrication procedures (WPS, PWHT, etc.)
• Generate construction work order task instructions
• Generate work order task instructions
• Develop equipment closure parameters

Engineering Work Order - Fixed Equipment maint.

• Develop repair plan
• Determine repair/fabrication procedures (WPS, PWHT, etc.) including test requirements
• Develop equipment closure parameters

Stress & Fatigue analysis

Coordinate with Process, Piping, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Procurement teams.

Support project planning and engineering schedules.

Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, SIL, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.

Manage technical queries and client communications.

Experience

• 20+ years of mechanical design experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refining, LNG, or Energy sectors.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience with EPC, OEM, or Engineering Consultancy organizations preferred.

Soft Skills

• Good Communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with customers closely.

Qualification And Professional Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory).
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (Preferred).

Work Location

• Bangalore

Work Experience

• 15+ years of mechanical design experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refining, LNG, or Energy sectors.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience with EPC, OEM, or Engineering Consultancy organizations preferred.