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