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Position: Project Engineer Head Industry: Pharmaceutical (API/Injectables as applicable) Experience Required: 1318 years (mandatory in pharma industry )Location: Karkapatla Employment Type: Full-time Availability: Immediate joiners preferred Role Summary The Project Engineer Head will lead and oversee all engineering, project execution, production-support activities, and plant maintenance operations across the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The role ensures that all projects, utilities, and equipment comply with GMP, cGMP, USFDA, MHRA, and other regulatory standards. The candidate will manage cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure smooth and uninterrupted pharma production operations. Key Responsibilities1. Project Management Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and commissioning of all new projects, expansions, and facility upgrades.Prepare project feasibility, budgeting, timelines, and resource planning.Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal teams.Ensure project delivery within timeline, cost, and quality parameters.2. Engineering & Maintenance Oversee preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for all pharma production equipment.Manage utilities like HVAC, AHUs, Water Systems (WFI, PW, RO), Compressed Air, Boilers, DG Sets, etc.Ensure 24/7 availability of equipment and uninterrupted production operations.Implement energy-saving initiatives and cost optimization in utility operations.3. Production Support Provide engineering support for manufacturing, packaging, QA/QC, and warehouse operations.Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.Ensure equipment cleaning, calibration, and qualification as per GMP guidelines.4. Compliance & Documentation Ensure compliance with GMP, cGMP, USFDA, MHRA, and other regulatory requirements.Prepare and maintain engineering SOPs, protocols, validation documents (IQ/OQ/PQ), and audit records.Lead and support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and customer audits.5. Team Leadership Lead and mentor engineering, maintenance, and project teams.Conduct training on safety, equipment handling, and maintenance systems.Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with plant safety rules.6. Safety & Quality Implement HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) procedures across the plant.Ensure all equipment, pipelines, and utilities operate safely and smoothly.Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective/preventive actions.Required Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of pharma plant engineering, production machinery, and utilities.Expertise in project management, plant layout, installation, and commissioning.Good understanding of validation, calibration, and qualification processes.Hands-on experience in equipment like blenders, RMG, tablet/compression machines, FBD, coating machines, filling lines, etc.Excellent leadership, communication, and vendor management skills.Ability to work in high-pressure environments and support 24/7 operations when needed.Educational Qualification B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (mandatory).PG Diploma in Project Management/Operations (optional, added advantage).Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Compensation: 50,000.00 - 90,000.00 per month Benefits: Food providedHealth insuranceProvident FundWork Location: In person .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.