Process Engineering Lead process engineering activities for API manufacturing processes, including process understanding, scale-up and plant optimization. Review process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, mass and energy balances, equipment specifications and process calculations. Provide engineering support for process development, technology transfer, scale-up and commercialization. Identify opportunities for yield improvement, cycle-time reduction, energy optimization and capacity enhancement. Evaluate process bottlenecks and develop technically feasible improvement solutions. Support troubleshooting of process and equipment-related issues during manufacturing campaigns. Ensure process designs comply with GMP, EHS and applicable statutory requirements. 2. Project Management Lead end-to-end execution of brownfield and greenfield API projects from concept to commissioning and handover. Prepare project scope, budget, timelines, resource requirements and execution strategies. Coordinate with Production, Quality, R&D, EHS, Regulatory, Procurement, Finance and other stakeholders. Manage engineering consultants, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers and other external agencies. Monitor project progress against approved schedule, cost and scope. Review and approve engineering deliverables, specifications, layouts and technical documents. Drive timely completion of FAT, installation, commissioning, qualification and project handover activities. 3. Equipment & Utility Engineering Review and finalize specifications for reactors, centrifuges, dryers, filters, columns, storage systems and other API manufacturing equipment. Evaluate utility requirements such as HVAC, chilled water, cooling water, steam, compressed air, nitrogen, vacuum and power. Participate in equipment selection, technical evaluation and vendor finalization. Review equipment layouts, piping arrangements and material-of-construction requirements. 4. GMP, Qualification & Compliance Ensure projects are designed and executed in accordance with applicable GMP requirements. Coordinate with QA for DQ, IQ, OQ and other qualification activities as applicable. Support preparation and review of URS, FDS/design documents, risk assessments and qualification protocols. Ensure appropriate change-control, deviation and CAPA requirements are addressed during project execution. Maintain proper engineering documentation and project records for audits and inspections. 5. Safety & Risk Management Ensure implementation of process safety principles throughout project design and execution. Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, What-If, risk assessments and other safety studies. Ensure appropriate safeguards for hazardous chemicals, high-pressure systems, flammable materials and critical process operations. Coordinate with EHS teams to ensure statutory and site safety requirements are met. 6. Cost & Vendor Management Develop project CAPEX estimates and monitor expenditure against approved budgets. Review technical and commercial proposals from suppliers and contractors. Participate in techno-commercial evaluations and vendor negotiations. Ensure effective cost control without compromising safety, quality or technical requirements. 7. Leadership & Team Management Lead and mentor process/project engineering teams. Allocate resources and establish priorities for multiple projects. Set departmental objectives and monitor team performance. Develop engineering