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