Head of Engineering

Location: Faridabad (Flexible with travel to project sites)
About Company:
We work with leading steel, aluminium, and process industry clients globally and are focused on delivering high-impact energy-saving solutions.
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly experienced Head of Engineering to lead our engineering function across design, project execution, and innovation.

This is a leadership role responsible for ensuring high-quality engineering delivery, faster execution, and development of scalable, standardised solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership
Lead and manage the complete engineering function including design, thermal engineering, and automation
Define engineering strategies aligned with company growth and technology roadmap
Drive standardisation and modularisation of product designs
Project Engineering & Execution
Oversee engineering deliverables across projects (GA drawings, P&IDs, BOMs, fabrication drawings)
Ensure timely and error-free design release
Work closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Production, Installation)
Design & Technical Excellence
Establish design validation processes and engineering standards
Ensure accuracy in thermal calculations, burner sizing, and system design
Minimise design-related errors and rework
Innovation & Product Development
Lead development of hydrogen-compatible systems, low NOx burners, and WHR solutions
Support new product development and technology improvements
Team Management & Development
Build and lead a high-performance engineering team
Develop training programs, SOPs, and knowledge systems
Reduce dependency on individuals through structured processes
Process & Systems Implementation
Implement engineering SOPs, checklists, and documentation standards
Drive adoption of design tools and simulation
Ensure alignment with ERP systems
Cost & Value Engineering
Identify opportunities for design optimisation and cost reduction
Improve product efficiency while maintaining performance
Key Requirements
Experience
12+ years in industrial furnace / combustion / thermal engineering
Experience in steel, non-ferrous, or heat treatment industries preferred
Proven experience in leading engineering teams and handling multiple projects
Technical Skills
Strong fundamentals in heat transfer, combustion, and fluid mechanics
Experience with industrial burners, recuperators/regenerators, furnace design
Leadership Skills
Strong team management and decision-making capabilities
Ability to work cross-functionally and drive execution
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in energy efficiency or decarbonisation technologies
Exposure to international projects or global clients
Familiarity with automation and control systems
Success Metrics (Indicative)
On-time delivery of engineering outputs
Reduction in design errors and rework
Improvement in project execution timelines
Contribution to product innovation and standardisation
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge industrial decarbonisation technologies
Leadership role with high impact on company growth
Exposure to global projects and advanced engineering systems
Compensation
18Laks+ Performance based incentive up to 50% of basic salary