Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Deputy Manager – Mechanical Engineering will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant utilities, process equipment, and mechanical systems in compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards (cGMP, USFDA, EHS). The role requires hands-on expertise in maintenance planning, project execution, vendor management, and team leadership.

Key Functions
1. Maintenance & Reliability
- Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment.
- Ensure maximum uptime of critical utilities like chillers, AHUs, boilers, compressors, WFI systems, HVAC, and clean utilities.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Project Management
- Support installation, commissioning, and validation of current equipment and mechanical systems.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Production, QA, EHS, Projects) for smooth project execution.
- Review technical drawings, P&IDs;, and equipment specifications.




- Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all activities comply with GMP, USFDA, MHRA, and other regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain proper documentation of maintenance activities, calibration records, and equipment logbooks.
- Participate in regulatory and internal audits, providing technical support and CAPA implementation.
- Energy & Cost Optimization
- Monitor utility consumption (water, electricity, steam, compressed air) and drive energy efficiency projects.
- Identify cost-saving initiatives without compromising compliance and safety.
- People & Vendor Management
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and operators.
- Develop training programs for skill enhancement.
- Liaise with vendors, service providers, and OEMs for spares, AMC contracts, and technical support.

Additional Responsibilities
- Support engineering CAPEX planning and track budget utilization.
- Drive continuous improvement

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