01Overview
Job Description: Principal Engineer
Manufacturing Engineering
Reports To CEO
Location: Bangalore
Position Summary
The Principal Engineer Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for
leading the Engineering team with complete lifecycle of Tubular Reactor (or) Plug Flow Reactor (PFR)
systems, from concept development, engineering design, testing, and
commissioning through to continuous improvement and technology innovation.
This role provides strategic leadership across Design Engineering,
Manufacturing Engineering, and Technical Operations to ensure delivery of reactor
solutions that meet customer requirements, industry standards, safety
regulations, cost targets, and project schedules.
The incumbent serves as the organization's technical authority for
reactor technology while driving operational excellence, innovation, and
business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute
the engineering and manufacturing strategy for reactor products.
Drive technology
leadership in Tubular Reactor and Plug Flow Reactor systems.
Establish long-term
engineering and manufacturing roadmaps.
Support business
expansion through innovative product development and process improvements.
Drive profitability
through cost optimization and operational excellence initiatives.
Design Engineering Leadership
Reactor Design &
Development
Lead conceptual,
basic, FEED, and detailed engineering activities.
Develop and optimize
reactor designs based on reaction kinetics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer,
and mass transfer principles.
Drive scale-up
activities from pilot to commercial production.
Review and approve
engineering calculations, specifications, datasheets, and design
documents.
Provide technical
leadership for new product development initiatives.
Mechanical Engineering
Oversee pressure vessel and reactor mechanical
design.
Review:
Thermal design calculations
Mechanical integrity assessments
Structural analysis
Fatigue calculations
Pressure drop evaluations
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and
standards.
Process Engineering
Lead reactor modelling and simulation activities.
Support catalyst selection and performance
optimization.
Improve reactor efficiency, conversion rates,
yield, and energy performance.
Drive process technology improvements and
innovation.
Manufacturing Engineering
Leadership
Production
Mentor fabrication,
testing operations for reactors and associated equipment.
Coordinate with manufacturing
procedures and quality standards.
Ensure efficient
utilization of manufacturing resources.
Review production
planning and fabrication schedules.
Drive manufacturing
readiness for complex projects.
Operational
Excellence
Improve productivity, throughput, and equipment
utilization.
Reduce manufacturing cycle time and cost.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across
manufacturing operations.
Drive automation and digital manufacturing
adoption.
Project
Execution & Delivery
Lead multidisciplinary project execution teams.
Ensure engineering and manufacturing deliverables
are completed on schedule.
Monitor project costs, risks, quality, and resource
allocation.
Support procurement and vendor development
activities.
Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup
support.
Resolve technical and manufacturing challenges
during project execution.
Quality,
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
ASME Section VIII
API Standards
PED
ISO 9001
ISO 45001
Customer specifications
Lead technical reviews, audits, and risk
assessments.
Drive zero-defect quality initiatives.
Support HAZOP, HAZID, MOC, and process safety
programs.
Promote a strong safety culture across engineering
and manufacturing functions.
Technology
& Innovation
Drive R&D programs related to reactor design
and manufacturing technologies.
Lead digital engineering initiatives.
Implement advanced simulation and manufacturing
technologies.
Evaluate emerging reactor technologies and process
innovations.
Support patent development and intellectual
property creation.
Commercial
& Customer Engagement
Support sales and business development teams.
Participate in customer technical reviews and
proposal discussions.
Review technical bids and contracts.
Act as the primary technical advisor for reactor
solutions.
Build strong relationships with customers,
licensors, EPCs, and technology partners.
People
Leadership
Lead multidisciplinary teams comprising:
Design Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Project Engineers
Build organizational capability and succession
plans.
Mentor senior engineering and operations teams.
Establish performance goals and competency
development programs.
RequirementsEducational
Qualifications
Bachelors degree / masters degree in .
