Senior Engineer - Engineering & Maintenance

Job Description

Job Summary

• Preventive Maintenance:
  • Execute and oversee the timely completion of Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules for all equipment’s.
  • Minimize unplanned downtime by identifying potential equipment failures through regular inspections and condition monitoring.

• Facility and Utility Maintenance:
  • Ensure the uninterrupted supply of facility utilities (HVAC, Water Systems, Compressed Air, Steam etc..) as per the requirements.

• Operational excellence and coordination:
  • Act as a technical bridge between Production, and other cross functional departments to ensure smooth plant functioning.

• Compliance, GMP and Safety:
  • Strictly adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and APIPL standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Maintain meticulous documentation, including maintenance logs, work orders etc.., ensuring they are "audit-ready" at all times.
  • Implement and follow all Environment Health and Safety (EHS) protocols, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Job Responsibilities

• Report day-to-day operational and engineering activities to management in compliance with cGMP and documentation requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily engineering activities with Production and other departments to ensure uninterrupted and compliant plant operations.
• Conduct routine discussions with engineering team members to plan, execute, and monitor assigned activities.
• Ensure equipment availability for manufacturing operations while minimizing downtime through effective maintenance planning.
• Investigate equipment breakdowns, perform root cause analysis, and supervise corrective maintenance of critical equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance and breakdown activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures to restore operations while maintaining product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Installation and commissioning of process and utility equipment’s in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are implemented as per approved schedules and documented appropriately.
• Monitor, execute, and maintain records for all annual service and maintenance contracts in compliance with approved agreements.
• Coordinate with vendors for material supply as per approved purchase orders and in alignment with interdepartmental requirements.
• Review & verify utility logbooks, checklists, schedules etc.., to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure safety instructions and mandatory training are provided to contractors, service personnel, vendors, and visitors prior to commencement of work.
• Ensure availability and proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all work locations.
• Implement and enforce APIPL safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Attend and comply with safety, cGMP, SOP, internal, and external training programs as required.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management from time to time.
• Record and manage all plant maintenance and other transactions in SAP in a timely and compliant manner.
• Perform all activities in compliance with the Company Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, and applicable regulatory and legal requirements.
• Work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Ensure operations comply with established regulatory, quality, and safety standards.
• Perform duties in alignment with organizational values.
• Carry out any other relevant duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Education:
  • Minimum Diploma / BE in Mechanical Engineering.

• Knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge and practical skills relevant to pharmaceutical engineering operations.
  • Proven self-motivation with the ability to work independently and effectively motivate team members.
  • Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills with the ability to work efficiently in a regulated APIPL environment.
  • Sound understanding and hands-on experience with regulatory compliance, cGMP requirements, and inspection readiness.
  • Ability to interpret, implement, and comply with approved SOPs, policies, and regulatory guidelines.

• Experience:
  • 3-4 years of experience in engineering functions.