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.