Head – Industrial Innovation & Mechanical Engineering
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · On-site · Full time
About the role
We are building a precision fermentation plant in Bhopal, and most of the engineering problems in front of us do not have off-the-shelf answers. For some of what we need, there is no standard equipment, no vendor catalog, and no proven playbook. Many of these problems sit precisely where biology meets mechanical engineering.
Our plant runs today. Over the next two years it has to scale roughly ten times — more fermentation capacity, alongside a full downstream train covering centrifugation, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, ion exchange, nanofiltration and spray drying. The job is to work out how to do that economically and quickly.
You will work directly with the founder on the engineering decisions that determine whether this plant succeeds. Very few roles in Indian industry put so much weight on one engineer's judgement.
What you will do
Engineering innovation and problem solving
Solve engineering problems that do not yet have established solutions
Apply first-principles thinking to design practical, buildable answers
Translate process requirements into systems that scale
Lead concept development, prototyping, testing, iteration and implementation
Drive projects from idea to running equipment, balancing technical quality, speed and cost
Work closely with internal teams and external partners
Vendor development and techno-commercial evaluation
Identify and develop equipment manufacturers, fabricators, consultants and technology partners
Lead technical discussions, design reviews, factory visits and commercial evaluations
Use AI tools and modern engineering software to move faster on analysis and decisions
Track emerging technology and identify what is worth adopting
What we are looking for
B.Tech or M.Tech in Mechanical, Production or Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
10+ years in industrial, manufacturing, process or equipment engi