Location Mumbai Objective Lead engineering projects and capital investment functions across multiple manufacturing locations Drive engineering excellence safe and reliable plant operations and capacity expansion aligned with long-term growth strategy Ensure effective execution of capital projects while maintaining compliance sustainability and operational excellence Key Responsibilities Engineering Technical Leadership Provide overall technical leadership across mechanical electrical instrumentation civil and automation engineering Define and implement engineering standards best practices SOPs and preventive maintenance strategies across sites Conduct periodic technical audits to ensure compliance with statutory safety and quality requirements Drive digitalization initiatives and adoption of modern engineering tools Capital Projects Expansion Lead end-to-end execution of CAPEX projects including feasibility studies design procurement construction commissioning and handover Prepare and manage annual CAPEX budgets ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery Evaluate recent technologies process improvements and engineering solutions to support expansion Ensure projects align with business priorities process safety requirements and global engineering standards Plant Reliability Asset Management Strengthen asset reliability through RCM TPM predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programs Implement asset management frameworks to optimize equipment lifecycle and maintenance costs Lead root cause analysis for critical equipment failures and drive corrective and preventive actions Safety Compliance Sustainability Ensure engineering designs comply with safety environmental and regulatory norms in collaboration with EHS Maintain compliance with local national and international engineering codes and industry regulations Drive sustainability initiatives focused on energy efficiency waste reduction emissions control and adoption of greener technologies Vendor Contractor Management Lead technical evaluation and development of engineering consultants contractors and equipment suppliers Ensure strong governance in tendering contracting and execution processes Negotiate technical and commercial terms to achieve cost efficiency and quality outcomes Cross-functional Collaboration Partner with Operations to resolve plant bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement and debottlenecking initiatives Collaborate with R D and Technology teams on scale-up new product introduction and plant modifications Work with Supply Chain teams on equipment procurement inventory optimization and logistics planning Team Development Leadership Build mentor and lead a high-performing engineering and project management team Strengthen engineering capability at plant sites through structured training and knowledge sharing Foster a culture of innovation accountability and operational excellence Competencies Education B E B Tech M Tech in Chemical Mechanical Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering Certification in Project Management or Asset Management preferred Experience 18-25 years of experience in chemical petrochemical specialty chemicals or manufacturing industries Prior experience heading plant engineering and corporate engineering functions Knowledge Strong understanding of capital projects equipment maintenance asset management utilities and infrastructure development Skills Strong technical analytical and problem-solving capability Expertise in project management budgeting and contracting In-depth knowledge of engineering codes safety standards and statutory requirements Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders with strong leadership presence Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution capability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

📌 Engineering Head - Chemical Manufacturing (Mumbai)
🏢 Antal International
📍 Mumbai