Project Engineering Manager

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We are looking for a Project Engineering Manager for our client. Our client is a leading multinational FMCG company.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline,
• 8 - 12 years of experience in engineering projects, preferably within batch or chemical manufacturing environments, ideally involving remote and cross-functional collaboration,
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from inception through commissioning and handover,
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills across all organizational levels—from shop floor teams to senior executives,
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations and drive alignment across functions both with local and remote colleagues,
• Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to work autonomously and manage priorities and deliverables independently,
• Passion for continuous learning, coaching and mentoring, with a hands‑on approach,
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with a continuous improvement mindset,
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Teams, SharePoint, MS Project) and design software such as AutoCAD and Brics
  
  CAD,
• Fluent in English is a must, with experience communicating across multiple countries,
• Willingness to travel is a must based on project phase and site requirements.

• Lead and coordinate with internal stakeholders, engineering consultants to finalize various aspects of engineering like PFD's, P&'s Layouts, Equipment Specifications, Utility distributions, Piping design, Civil, Electrical & Instrumentation design, etc.,
• Coordinate with procurement department for procurement phase of the project. Sharing the finalized specifications, coordination with various vendors for technical clarifications, preparing technical bid analysis and providing the recommendations to procurement team,
• Understanding the plant processes and Identifying the Process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.

• Coordination with various functions for smooth execution and commissioning of projects from civil, mechanical, electrical & instruments aspects,
• Contractor management - Coordinate and follow up with contractors/vendors to ensure timely execution and delivery of projects, adhering to company's contractor safety management requirements,
• Ensuring the quality management plans are in place for various engineering aspects and following the same during the execution. Like FAT’s, SAT’s, Equipment Quality Plans, Civil Construction, etc.,
• Coordinate with finance for assets capitalization and timely project closure.

• Ensuring compliance to company laid down standards and procedures on Safety & Process Safety,
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to validate design from process safety considerations like carrying out HAZOP/Process Risk assessment, Hazardous area classifications, Mechanical integrity, etc.,
• Adhering to Safety procedures like PTW, ORCA, JSA, Aspects & Impacts, Contractor safety, etc.,
• Identifying & ensuring applicable legal approval (Inspector of Factories, PCB, Electrical Inspectorate, etc.,) are in place.