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Major Responsibilities
- Order Engineering & Technical Review
- Review customer orders, technical specifications, datasheets and project requirements for API pump packages.
- Verify order indents, BOM requirements and documentation for completeness and technical correctness.
- Coordinate with Lead / Regional Application Center (LAC / RAC), Contract Management (CM), Project Management and Manufacturing teams for clarification and resolution of technical issues.
- Participate in internal kick-off meetings and provide technical guidance on API requirements and project execution.
- Quality Plans & Documentation
- Review and approve Pump Quality Control Plans (QCPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and customer documentation requirements.
- Ensure correct application of inspection classes, material requirements, NDT requirements and witness points as per customer specifications and API standards.
- Part List and Drawing Release
- Prepare and release accurate pump part lists (BOMs) in SAP within defined timelines.
- Manage engineering changes and implement revisions resulting from customer comments, manufacturing feedback and project requirements.
- Prepare, review and release manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, machining drawings and assembly check drawings for API pumps and their auxiliaries.
- Control revision management and archiving of engineering documents as per company procedures.
- Product Support & Problem Resolution
- Provide engineering support during manufacturing, assembly and testing activities.
- Investigate and resolve technical issues related to hydraulics, mechanical design, materials, sealing systems, bearings and auxiliary systems.
- Support root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Participate in field investigations and customer site visits, where required, to assess critical equipment performance issues.
- API Compliance & Product Development
- Ensure compliance with API 610, API 682 and applicable international standards and customer specifications.
- Support development and localization activities for API pump products.
- Coordinate with global engineering centers, testing departments and suppliers for design validation and implementation of product improvements.
- Evaluate and implement order-specific engineering developments and customer deviations.
- 3D Modelling & Design Support
- Support 3D modelling activities by providing required engineering inputs, drawings and design data.
- Review and validate 3D models to ensure compliance with manufacturing and assembly requirements.
- Standardization & Inventory Optimization
- Participate in standardization projects for pump components and assemblies.
- Support inventory reduction initiatives through component commonization and engineering optimization.
- Maintain engineering master data and ensure consistency across product lines.
- Process Improvement & Digitization
- Contribute to digitalization initiatives for engineering and product support processes.
- Develop and improve engineering databases, templates and workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintain engineering documentation and technical libraries.
- Requirement Profile:
- Formal Education
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Experience
- 4–8 years of experience in API pump engineering, product support, design or application engineering within the pump industry.
Special Skills
- Strong knowledge of API 610 centrifugal pumps.
- Working knowledge of API 682 mechanical seal systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, NX/UG or equivalent CAD software.
- Working knowledge of SAP MM/PP modules.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, materials and testing requirements for API pumps.
- Ability to read and interpret customer specifications, datasheets and P&IDs.
- Defined Competencies
- Experience in engineering and product support of API centrifugal pumps.
- Sound understanding of pump hydraulics, rotor dynamics, sealing systems and bearing arrangements.
- Knowledge of international standards, codes and customer specifications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in cross-functional and global teams.
- Strong documentation and technical reporting skills.
- Customer-focused approach with ownership and accountability.
- Preferred Exposure
- API 610 BB1, BB2, BB3, BB5 and OH Pump product lines.
- Mechanical seal support systems as per API 682.
- Reliability engineering and root cause analysis.
- Customer project execution for Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical and Power sectors.
- Experience in localization and value engineering initiatives.