Project Engineer - Fire Suppression Systems (FSS)

We are looking for a Project Engineer to support a major international fire-suppression system engineering and certification program. This role combines technical coordination, project execution, and engineering leadership within India’s growing Fire Protection Expertise Center in Mumbai. The selected candidate will act as a direct functional link to global engineering and R&D teams (Luxembourg, Singapore, Korea, etc.)

and will play a key role in ensuring that project execution meets the highest international standards. This is a strategic, high-visibility position offering strong long-term career opportunities within the company.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Execution & Coordination Support and coordinate a major international fire-suppression engineering program. Serve as the operational interface between the company and global R&D, Product Management, and PMO teams. Track milestones, schedules, and technical deliverables. Ensure clear, structured communication across multiple countries and time zones.
2. Engineering & Infrastructure Support (Long-Term Expertise Center) Contribute to the development of a permanent engineering and testing capability within India. Ensure the facility, tools, and processes meet international requirements for fire protection systems. Support preparation, handling, and validation of system components and test samples.
3. Certification & Regulatory Liaison Work with global teams to understand UL/FM/EN certification methodologies. Liaise with external testing bodies, inspectors, and notified agencies. Assist in preparing technical documentation, drawings, procedures, and test protocols.
4. Technical Reporting & Documentation Consolidate test data, results, and engineering feedback. Support failure analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. Produce structured, accurate reports for internal and global stakeholders.
5. Cross-Functional Interaction Collaborate closely with global Product Management, R&D, Quality, and PMO teams. Participate in weekly status meetings and international reviews. Provide on-the-ground insights to influence design decisions and project priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent. 2–6 years of experience in engineering, project execution, or testing roles. Experience with gas systems, piping, pressure equipment, fire suppression, or industrial machinery is a strong advantage. Understanding of certification, compliance, or regulated testing environments (UL, FM, EN, ISO) is beneficial.

Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate internationally. Good written and spoken English.

Preferred Skills

Experience in fire protection systems, firefighting technologies, or pressure vessels. Knowledge of test labs, inspection processes, audit requirements, or certification workflows. Practical hands-on mentality for prototype support and sample preparation. Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organizational discipline.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on a global, high-impact engineering program. Key role in establishing and growing a long-term Fire Protection Expertise Center in India. Exposure to international certification bodies, advanced testing methods, and high- end engineering. Fast career progression within a dynamic, multicultural industrial group.

Chance to contribute to life-safety technologies deployed worldwide.