Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech / M.E./M.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Job Location: Bangalore

Experience: 15-22 Years

Preferred Industry: Design & Engineering Consulting, EPC, EPCM Organizations or Project Teams in Minerals & Metals, Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG and Specialty Chemicals.

Role Overview

Lead the Process Engineering function for multidisciplinary projects, manage key client relationships, provide technical leadership, support business development and ensure successful project delivery from concept to commissioning. The role requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership capabilities, client-facing skills, commercial awareness, and experience in coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities - Technical Leadership

· Lead the development and review of:

ü Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

ü Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs;)

ü Material & Energy Balances ü Equipment Sizing & Process Calculations ü Process Design Basis Reports ü Utility Consumption and Distribution Philosophy ü Equipment Specifications and Datasheets ü Preparation of mechanical General Arrangement Drawings / Shop layouts ü Process control requirements ü Preparation of Technical specification, vendor offer review and vendor offer technical evaluation report for various bid packages.

ü To interface with the Client / core technology supplier / process licensor / critical process equipment Supplier (OEMs) to map the battery limits for various disciplines like utilities, MEP, civil, structural, architectural etc.

· Lead Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering activities across multiple projects.

· Review and approve process deliverables prepared by the engineering team and ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.

· Evaluate and select suitable technologies, processes, and equipment considering CAPEX, OPEX, operability, maintainability, sustainability, and project risk.





· Drive value engineering and process optimization initiatives.

Team Leadership & People Management

· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Process Engineers and Designers.

· Allocate resources and monitor engineering productivity across projects.

· Conduct technical reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and competency development programs.

· Establish engineering best practices, work processes, templates, and quality standards.

Client & Stakeholder Management

· Act as the primary Process Engineering focal point for clients, licensors, technology providers, OEMs, and key stakeholders.

· Lead technical discussions, design workshops, HAZOP/Design Review meetings, and client presentations.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

· Support project pursuits, proposal preparation, and technical discussions during bidding stages.

Project Delivery & Coordination

· Coordinate with Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, MEP, and Architectural disciplines to ensure integrated engineering solutions.

· Support project managers in managing technical risks, design changes, and project execution strategies.

· Provide technical leadership during procurement, vendor evaluation, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, and performance guarantee testing.

Key Skills Required

· Solid understanding of Process Engineering principles and industrial technologies.

· Exposure to Minerals & Metals, Food & Beverage, Pharma, FMCG, Chemical, or similar process industries.

· Experience in Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering projects.

· Familiarity with HAZOP, Risk Assessment, Process Safety, and Value Engineering studies.

· Knowledge of project cost estimation and techno-commercial evaluations.

· Excellent client management and stakeholder engagement skills.

· Experience in project execution from concept to commissioning.

· Good understanding of costing, scheduling and project management.

· AutoCAD and process simulation software exposure preferred.

📌 Process Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Meinhardt EPCM (India) Private
📍 Bengaluru