Deputy General Manager Nuclear Engineering

Job Purpose To lead and manage the Nuclear Engineering department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions for nuclear pump applications within defined timelines, in externally constrained environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Project Ownership Own end-to-end technical responsibility for nuclear project pumps Lead preparation of design concepts, technical proposals, and tender documentation Participate in pre-order technical discussions with customers Ensure design compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications post-order Oversee full execution lifecycle , ensuring on-time delivery in complex and constrained project scenarios Provide technical leadership during: Manufacturing Inspection & testing Support installed base and legacy products
2. Engineering Function Leadership & Capability Building Build, scale, and strengthen the Nuclear Engineering function Define and institutionalize: Engineering guidelines and best practices Design standards and procedures Quality and compliance frameworks Drive process standardization and continuous improvement Develop high-performing teams capable of delivering under tight timelines and complex technical conditions
3. Design, Development & Innovation Lead and execute new product development and engineering studies Monitor & validate: Technical calculations Design simulations FEA analysis Conceptualize and develop: Models Detailed engineering drawings Ensure design robustness aligned with execution timelines
4. Governance, Decision-Making & Execution Excellence Take critical technical decisions balancing safety, quality, cost, and timelines Establish strong engineering governance frameworks Drive disciplined execution in high-pressure, complex project environments Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless, timely project delivery Key Skills & Competencies Technical Expertise Experience in High Energy Centrifugal Pump Design Exposure to Rotating Machinery / Heavy Equipment Engineering (preferred) Expertise in: ASME Section III NB/NC (preferred) OR ASME Section VIII Div-1 Proficiency in: Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Pressure Vessel Design Engineering drawings and documentation Knowledge of nuclear standards (preferred) Leadership & Behavioural Skills Proven ability to build and scale engineering organizations Experience in setting up engineering processes, guidelines, and governance Strong decision-making capability in high-stakes scenarios Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills Strong planning, execution, and stakeholder management skills Qualification & Experience B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory) M.Tech (Mechanical) – Preferred 15+ years of experience , including: Minimum 10 years in relevant engineering domain Experience in leading teams and managing complex project execution Preferred Background Experience in NPCIL projects or nuclear ecosystem Exposure to regulated industries with tight timelines and compliance requirements Track record of driving execution excellence under constraints