Manager / Assistant Chief Manager - Mechanical Design (ARP)

John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructures. 

Its offer to businesses, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures. With over 6,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1,209  billion in 2023 in 29 countries, on 5 continents.

Job Purpose

Plan, lead, and deliver on key engineering for Acid Regeneration Plants (ARP) and also
furnaces and ovens for strip processing lines that enable to achieve operational excellence
and support the growth objectives of the organisation.

2. Key Result Area

• Development of new design engineering.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering, timely ordering & delivery.
• Self and Team Development.

3. Key Responsibilities

• Control teams of Engineers and Draughtsman, to carry out engineering activities.
• Planning the design activities for the project and for the team.
• Ensure timely completion of the activities.
• Providing P & ID, Data Sheets as per the requirement.
• Making Design calculations.
• Selection of bought out components
• Preparation of models using 3D softwares like AutoDesk Inventor.
• Ensure correctness of the drawings, documents prepared by the team.
• Co-ordination with global entities of JC.
• Co-ordination with other departments like planning, manufacturing, QC, Erection and
commissioning.
• Communication with customer, participation in technical discussions with customer
• Ensure use of BAT (Best Available Technology) in the equipment’s designed.

4. Qualification and Experience

The candidate should be a

• B.E./B.Tech Mechanical/Chemical Engineering with 5- 12 years of experience, in large
engineering/project/heavy engineering industry.
• Thorough knowledge of designing ARPs along with design calculations.
• Hands on knowledge and practical experience of making in 2D and 3D models on
leading design platforms such as Auto Cad, AutoDesk Inventor, Plant 3D.
• Use of iLogic, parametric modelling will be an added qualification
• Should have handled a drafting team and engineers.
• Experience in interpreting complex needs and delivering heavy engineering
solutions.

Technical Competencies
• Complete process knowledge of ARP with additional knowledge of steel strip processing
lines and thermal equipment.
• Knowledge on Value Engineering
• Knowledge of Machine Design, System, Process, and analytical skills
• Thorough knowledge of reading and preparing drawings
• Good knowledge of process equipment related to Mechanical/thermal system.
• Good at Planning & Decision-Making skills.
• Good experience of thermal and process calculations..
• Process knowledge of Galvanizing, Color coating will be preferred.

6. Other Competencies

• Demonstrated Team building and leadership skills
• Excellent Presentation skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills to deliver timely client response
• Communication and interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining client
relationships.
• Guiding and motivating fellow employees
• Good at Planning, Decision Making & Man Management Skills.

John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment. 
Do you want to work for an innovative company that will allow you to take up technical challenges on a daily basis?
We look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you!

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