VP Design and Engineering

Our client  is one of the leading turnkey pre-engineered steel construction solution providers in India with integrated facilities for design and engineering, manufacturing, on-site project management capabilities for the installation and erection of pre-engineered steel buildings ("PEB").

To lead and guide the entire Design and engineering department in delivering departmental objectives. He would be chiefly responsible for establishing the capacity of the department and continuously deliver to the capacity. Shall be responsible to  Plan and assist team leaders in development, improvement and adherence to the company's standard procedures for the department. Steer the department as a leader with a view that engineering and detailing department leads the company in project planning and implementation by the philosophy of best quality implementation within specified timelines and budgeted costs estimates.  

Requirements

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

(A). FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

1. To ensure compliance with departmental and company common procedures for ISO 9001 compliance, by all department personnel without exception 
   

2. To set up systems and continuously improve the departmental systems and processes such that all the requirements mentioned in the incoming QRF’s and Orders are studied and validated by competent team members.
   

3. To ensure preparation of basic Design and Bill of Quantities for quotation purpose , is done accurately & timely through the teams. 
   

4. To ensure that the post award detailed Engineering drawings and supportive calculations are fully illustrated with the technical details, as would facilitate for approvals by the customers / clients. Also ensure that these provide full insight into operational interface areas.
   

5. To handle the customer in the most effective manner by allocating the customer to the right team member (in terms of seniority), depending upon the design complexity, business volume, and the sensitivity of the customer involved.
   

6. To ensure preparation of standard specifications, drawings, etc. which, then could be used for various projects from time to time.
   

7. To attend pre-bid meetings/discussions, so as to provide timely information and extend full support to the marketing department, required for filling tenders or submitting quotations to the customers.
   

8. To ensure that for all Projects, without exception, participate in Pre-execution meeting, with the Projects departments, so that there is comprehensive execution planning with agreement on detailed activities with specific timelines.
   

9. To continuously train the team on design buildings & structures assigned using Codes, Specifications & Procedures adopted by Interarch, Interarch standards, or Rational Engineering practices. Assist in carrying out the design himself in case of complicated and complex structures. 
   

10. To ensure that the Engineering department team members finish the assigned work within timelines & agreed schedules. Continuously monitor & improve the productivity levels of engineers & team members. In case, of any delay in schedules, give out early warning signs immediately and coordinate with Drafting & Marketing department accordingly.
    

11. To alert the other concerned department appropriately, in case of any special and non-standard inventory items, special requirements or any discrepancy in material quantities.
    

12. To coordinate with plants, clients and customers by providing them with all the Technical inputs and other Engineering details as are necessary for successful and timely implementation of the projects.
    

13. To ensure that the detailed drawings are drawn with detailed specifications, QA requirements, Bill of materials along with work schedules   
    

14. To assist and guide draftsman in the knitty-gritty of technical nuances and assign them with specific tasks as may be required for proper work execution from time to time.
    

15. To regularly coordinate & follow up with the drafting department on their assigned jobs, to make sure the design are clear to them and engineering schedules are maintained. Further, immediately review questions / clarifications raised on the designs & answer them within agreed timelines.
    

16. To ensure system & process are in place, followed by all team members and all work is checked prior to release to client, factory or project team.
    

17. To ensure that all Engineering department personnel work to established systems and procedures & strictly comply with Engineering Management and Document control procedures 
    

18. To conduct regular Engineering meetings within the department and promote/ introduce new ideas in Engineering Improvement practices, thereby make sure that there is continuous focus on up-gradation of engineering knowledge and standards.
    

19. To ensure adequate resources are available in the department to handle all the engineering needs of the company.
    

20. To maintain all drawings, manuals, documents so that they are available for regular and future use.  Also ensure that drawings are updated and amended by incorporating modifications, if any and these are properly marked, recorded and filed.