Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
- This position is responsible for establishing, building, and managing the Mechanical Engineering team at the Global Engineering Centre (GEC) in Pune, India. The Manager will lead a team of mechanical engineers responsible for designing modular buildings, mechanical structures, thermal engineering and product development in support of global project and product requirements.
- The role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring the GEC Pune team delivers high-quality mechanical design, structural analysis, thermal engineering and product documentation in alignment with international standards and demanding product development requirements.
- The Manager will integrate design concepts across multiple disciplines including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, and fire protection, while driving operational excellence, team capability building, and continuous improvement.
- This is a critical leadership role that requires building the team from the ground up, establishing processes, and positioning GEC Pune as a Centre of Excellence for mechanical engineering delivery.
- Build and scale the mechanical engineering team at GEC Pune, defining hiring plans, competency requirements, and team structure (Junior Engineers, Senior Engineers, Lead Engineers)
- Develop and execute recruitment strategy to attract top mechanical engineering and thermal engineering talent in the Pune region
- Establish structured onboarding programs, training roadmaps, and technical skill development plans for all team members
- Conduct regular performance reviews, set individual and team goals, and drive career development and succession planning
- Foster a high-performance culture with focus on Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Diversity & Inclusion
- Manage team capacity planning, workload allocation, and resource utilization across multiple concurrent projects/products
- Mentor and coach engineers to develop technical expertise and leadership capabilities
- Drive employee engagement and retention through meaningful work assignments, recognition, and growth opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES
GEC Operations & Engineering Delivery
- Establish and manage day-to-day operations of the mechanical engineering function at GEC Pune
- Ensure the team delivers high-quality mechanical product and project documentation including: mechanical strength analysis, part and assembly drawings, detail drawings, structural calculations, material specifications, descriptions, instructions, presentations, and marketing materials, mechanical HVAC designs, single-line diagrams, cooling load calculations, Thermal load calculations, CFD analysis,
- Define and implement design standards, templates, checklists, quality gates, and review processes for consistent global delivery
- Drive adoption of design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, SolidWorks, CREO, or CATIA) and ensure team proficiency
- Oversee creation of product concepts and detailed designs for modular buildings and mechanical structures
- Ensure all designs follow international, national, and company standards and good engineering practices
- Manage development of defined documents according to Document Lists (DLIST)
- Oversee preparation of workshop documentation for mechanical assemblies
Technical Oversight & Quality
- Review and approve mechanical design documentation developed by team members and outsourced subcontractors
- Provide technical approval/rejection for received supplier offers
- Approve or reject proposed changes by subcontractors to approved workshop documentation
- Ensure team performs accurate calculations for optimal component/material selection
- Drive analysis and application of new components, materials, and technologies
- Oversee structural design optimization initiatives
- Ensure compliance with relevant international standards (EN, ISO, AISC, Eurocode, IS codes) across all deliverables
- Conduct design reviews and technical audits to maintain engineering quality
Project & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with global Product Development Managers, Lead Engineers, and Project teams to understand requirements and allocate GEC resources
- Participate in and lead kick-off meetings, design reviews, and regular product/project team meetings as GEC Pune representative
- Report product/project status, team performance metrics, and capacity utilization to senior leadership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for global stakeholders seeking mechanical engineering support from GEC Pune
- Initiate Requests for Information (RFI) when additional clarification is needed from global teams or customers
- Support suppliers with additional information during bidding phases and provide technical evaluation of offers
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Drive proactive collaboration with electrical engineering, fire protection, controls, and other disciplines during product development and project execution
- Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability
- Cooperate with site managers during installation, providing technical solutions to raised issues
- Collaborate with quality control during component/system inspections and on-site assembly
- Support commissioning engineers in preparing test documentation
- Coordinate with global engineering centres for knowledge sharing, standardization, and best practice alignment
Process Improvement & Innovation
- Establish and drive continuous improvement programs for design processes, tools, and deliverable quality
- Implement knowledge management systems for lessons learned, design libraries, and reusable components
- Introduce automation and digital engineering practices to improve team productivity and reduce design cycle time
- Champion innovation initiatives including new materials, manufacturing techniques, and design methodologies
- Benchmark GEC Pune performance against global engineering centres and drive improvements
- Define and track engineering KPIs: on-time delivery, quality metrics, productivity, and utilization
AUTHORITIES
- Hiring, performance management, and development decisions for the mechanical engineering team at GEC Pune
- Review and approval of mechanical design documentation (product and project)
- Approve or reject technically received supplier offers
- Approve or reject proposed changes by subcontractors to approved workshop documentation
- Resource allocation and workload assignment decisions
- Process and tool standardization decisions for the mechanical engineering function
- Budget management for team operations, training, and tools
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Design or Thermal Engineering preferred) Master's degree is a plus
- 14+ years of progressive experience in mechanical/structural design engineering, with minimum 4+ years in a team leadership or management role.
- Excellent knowledge of English
- Software: AutoCAD, MS Office, knowledge of Revit, Inventor, optional 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, CREO, or CATIA) preferred. PLM/PDM system knowledge.
- Other skills:
- Proven ability to build and scale engineering teams
- Strong people management, mentoring, and coaching skills
- Experience in capacity planning and resource management
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Project/program management capabilities
- Soft Skills:Leadership, strategic thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, organization, creativity, teamwork, flexibility, drive for results, ability to work across time zones and cultures
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
- 40-50% (International travel to global offices, customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and supplier locations)
