Manager Engineering Mechanical

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for establishing, building, and managing the Mechanical Engineering team at the Global Engineering Centre (GEC) in Pune, India. The Manager will lead a team of mechanical engineers responsible for designing modular buildings, mechanical structures, thermal engineering and product development in support of global project and product requirements.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring the GEC Pune team delivers high-quality mechanical design, structural analysis, thermal engineering and product documentation in alignment with international standards and demanding product development requirements.

The Manager will integrate design concepts across multiple disciplines including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, and fire protection, while driving operational excellence, team capability building, and continuous improvement.

This is a critical leadership role that requires building the team from the ground up, establishing processes, and positioning GEC Pune as a Centre of Excellence for mechanical engineering delivery.

Build and scale the mechanical engineering team at GEC Pune, defining hiring plans, competency requirements, and team structure (Junior Engineers, Senior Engineers, Lead Engineers)

Develop and execute recruitment strategy to attract top mechanical engineering and thermal engineering talent in the Pune region

Establish structured onboarding programs, training roadmaps, and technical skill development plans for all team members

Conduct regular performance reviews, set individual and team goals, and drive career development and succession planning

Foster a high-performance culture with focus on Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Diversity & Inclusion

Manage team capacity planning, workload allocation, and resource utilization across multiple concurrent projects/products

Mentor and coach engineers to develop technical expertise and leadership capabilities

Drive employee engagement and retention through meaningful work assignments, recognition, and growth opportunities

Responsibilities

GEC Operations & Engineering Delivery

Establish and manage day-to-day operations of the mechanical engineering function at GEC Pune

Ensure the team delivers high-quality mechanical product and project documentation including: mechanical strength analysis, part and assembly drawings, detail drawings, structural calculations, material specifications, descriptions, instructions, presentations, and marketing materials, mechanical HVAC designs, single-line diagrams, cooling load calculations, Thermal load calculations, CFD analysis,

Define and implement design standards, templates, checklists, quality gates, and review processes for consistent global delivery

Drive adoption of design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, SolidWorks, CREO, or CATIA) and ensure team proficiency

Oversee creation of product concepts and detailed designs for modular buildings and mechanical structures

Ensure all designs follow international, national, and company standards and good engineering practices

Manage development of defined documents according to Document Lists (DLIST)

Oversee preparation of workshop documentation for mechanical assemblies

Technical Oversight & Quality

Review and approve mechanical design documentation developed by team members and outsourced subcontractors

Provide technical approval/rejection for received supplier offers

Approve or reject proposed changes by subcontractors to approved workshop documentation

Ensure team performs accurate calculations for optimal component/material selection

Drive analysis and application of new components, materials, and technologies

Oversee structural design optimization initiatives

Ensure compliance with relevant international standards (EN, ISO, AISC, Eurocode, IS codes) across all deliverables

Conduct design reviews and technical audits to maintain engineering quality

Project & Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with global Product Development Managers, Lead Engineers, and Project teams to understand requirements and allocate GEC resources

Participate in and lead kick-off meetings, design reviews, and regular product/project team meetings as GEC Pune representative

Report product/project status, team performance metrics, and capacity utilization to senior leadership

Serve as the primary point of contact for global stakeholders seeking mechanical engineering support from GEC Pune

Initiate Requests for Information (RFI) when additional clarification is needed from global teams or customers

Support suppliers with additional information during bidding phases and provide technical evaluation of offers

Cross-functional Collaboration

Drive proactive collaboration with electrical engineering, fire protection, controls, and other disciplines during product development and project execution

Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability

Cooperate with site managers during installation, providing technical solutions to raised issues

Collaborate with quality control during component/system inspections and on-site assembly

Support commissioning engineers in preparing test documentation

Coordinate with global engineering centres for knowledge sharing, standardization, and best practice alignment

Process Improvement & Innovation

Establish and drive continuous improvement programs for design processes, tools, and deliverable quality

Implement knowledge management systems for lessons learned, design libraries, and reusable components

Introduce automation and digital engineering practices to improve team productivity and reduce design cycle time

Champion innovation initiatives including new materials, manufacturing techniques, and design methodologies

Benchmark GEC Pune performance against global engineering centres and drive improvements

Define and track engineering KPIs: on-time delivery, quality metrics, productivity, and utilization

AUTHORITIES

Hiring, performance management, and development decisions for the mechanical engineering team at GEC Pune

Review and approval of mechanical design documentation (product and project)

Approve or reject technically received supplier offers

Approve or reject proposed changes by subcontractors to approved workshop documentation

Resource allocation and workload assignment decisions

Process and tool standardization decisions for the mechanical engineering function

Budget management for team operations, training, and tools

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Design or Thermal Engineering preferred); Master's degree is a plus

14+ years of progressive experience in mechanical/structural design engineering, with minimum 4+ years in a team leadership or management role.

Excellent knowledge of English

Software: AutoCAD, MS Office, knowledge of Revit, Inventor, optional 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, CREO, or CATIA) preferred. PLM/PDM system knowledge.

Other skills:

Proven ability to build and scale engineering teams

Strong people management, mentoring, and coaching skills

Experience in capacity planning and resource management

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Project/program management capabilities

Soft Skills: Leadership, strategic thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, organization, creativity, teamwork, flexibility, drive for results, ability to work across time zones and cultures

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

No

Time Travel Required

40-50% (International travel to global offices, customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and supplier locations)

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.