Position Overview The Technical Manager will lead technical and engineering activities for Kaprel India, ensuring accurate and timely project technical submittals, compliance with project specifications, effective coordination with contractors and consultants, and practical technical support through procurement, production and installation. The role will oversee the technical team, support product development and standardization, and act as a central technical resource for projects across all Kaprel locations, including India, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities 1.
Technical Submittals and Project Approvals
· Prepare, review and coordinate complete technical submittal packages for projects across all Kaprel locations, including India, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, in line with project-specific requirements and approval procedures.
· Compile material submittals, compliance statements, technical data sheets, product specifications, test reports, certificates, method statements and supporting engineering documents as required.
· Manage material and finish sample submissions, approval tracking, consultant comments, resubmissions and closure of technical queries.
· Coordinate with main contractors, consultants, clients, project teams and Kaprel management to obtain approvals and finalize project-specific materials, system details and designs.
· Maintain an up-to-date submittal register, document revision history and approvals record; proactively flag submission risks affecting procurement or site schedules. 2.
Technical Leadership and Engineering Management
· Lead and coordinate the technical and design team, assign work priorities, review deliverables and monitor workload, quality and submission deadlines.
· Oversee the development and checking of shop drawings, fabrication drawings, installation details, material take-offs and bills of materials to support accurate procurement and manufacturing.
· Conduct technical evaluations and design assessments for compliance with applicable standards,



approved specifications, contractual scope and customer requirements.
· Establish consistent engineering checklists, drawing review procedures, revision controls and handover requirements between departments.
· Identify gaps or discrepancies in tender documents, drawings and specifications; raise technical clarifications and coordinate timely resolution before fabrication. 3.
Procurement, Production and Site Coordination
· Prepare and maintain procurement schedules and long-lead material requirements in coordination with project programmes and approved technical submittals.
· Liaise with Procurement, Stores and Production teams to ensure the correct materials and specifications are available when required, and highlight risks early.
· Provide technical support to manufacturing and installation teams, resolving design interfaces, fabrication constraints and site-specific technical problems.
· Investigate installation and product performance issues, establish root causes and implement practical corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
· Coordinate technical responses and support to customers and project teams on system specifications, installation details and product performance. 4.
Product Engineering, Quality and Improvement
· Drive value engineering initiatives to improve manufacturability, installation efficiency, product reliability and cost effectiveness without compromising approved performance.
· Support new product and system development, component selection, prototyping, testing, certification and performance improvement initiatives.




· Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders on suitable alternatives for aluminium profiles, glass, hardware, seals, gaskets and related components.
· Maintain controlled records of technical specifications, approved system details, certificates, testing reports and product documentation for use across Kaprel locations.
· Analyze recurring technical errors, nonconformities and rework costs; recommend design standardization and preventive improvements. 5.
Reporting and Accountability
· Provide regular updates to the General Manager on technical submission status, departmental workload, approval delays, unresolved technical risks and improvement initiatives.
· Coordinate closely with regional Kaprel teams so requirements and approved technical documentation are consistent, while respecting differences in local project specifications and standards.
· Escalate deviations involving unapproved system changes, project cost impact, contractual scope or technical performance before implementation. Qualifications and Experience
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
· Minimum 6 years of relevant construction or subcontracting experience, preferably in the glazing, architectural aluminium, partition or door systems industry.
· Prior experience managing technical work and coordinating with main contractors, consultants and clients.
· Valuable knowledge of project specifications, technical documentation, material approvals and subcontract scope management.
· Ability to interpret engineering drawings and coordinate fabrication, procurement and installation requirements; proficiency with AutoCAD and relevant technical tools is advantageous.
· Strong communication, organization, problem-solving and team management skills; comfortable coordinating technical deliverables across multiple locations. For those interested, pls send your CV to [email protected] with subject line: Application_Technical Manager_India

📌 Technical Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 Kaprel
📍 Hyderabad