Assistant Manager - Bulk Material Handling (BMH) | BMR Operational Engineering |

Assistant Manager – Bulk Material Handling (BMH) | BMR Operational Engineering

Introduction

Metso is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Bulk Material Handling (BMH) to join our BMR - Operational Engineering team in Vadodara, India. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and engineering expertise for Bulk Material Handling equipment while managing a team of engineers and designers supporting global service, upgrade, refurbishment, and modernization projects.

This position is based in Vadodara, Gujarat, and may require occasional domestic and international travel.

Team You Belong To

You will be part of the Bulk Material Handling (BMH) Operational Engineering Team , responsible for delivering engineering solutions and lifecycle support for material handling equipment across global customer operations. The team supports product improvements, upgrades, refurbishment projects, spare parts engineering, and technical services for a wide range of bulk material handling systems.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

- Lead and develop a team of engineers, designers, and drafters.

- Manage workload planning, resource allocation, and delivery commitments.

- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support professional development.

- Drive performance, engagement, and succession planning within the team.

- Ensure compliance with engineering, quality, and safety standards.

Engineering & Technical Responsibilities

- Lead engineering activities for:

- Apron Feeders

- Belt Conveyors

- Stockyard Machines

- Rail Car Dumpers

- Port & Bulk Terminal Equipment

- Heavy Fabricated Structures

- Material Handling Equipment and Related Systems

- Review and approve engineering deliverables, drawings, models, calculations, and documentation.

- Ensure designs comply with customer requirements, international standards, and company procedures.

- Support root cause investigations and resolution of technical issues.

- Coordinate with global engineering centres, product groups, manufacturing, sourcing, and service teams.

Design & Documentation

- Prepare and review:

- General Arrangement (GA) Drawings

- Fabrication Drawings

- Assembly Drawings

- Manufacturing Drawings

- Bills of Materials (BOMs)

- Technical Specifications

- Service and Upgrade Documentation

- Apply GD&T, welding standards, machining practices, and manufacturing requirements.

- Maintain engineering data within PLM, EDM, and ERP systems like EDM Vault, Enovia & SAP S4.

Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

- 15-20 years of experience in Bulk Material Handling, Mining, Heavy Engineering, Material Processing, or related industries.

- Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing technical deliverables.

- Extensive experience in design and engineering of Conveyors, Feeders, Stockyard equipment like Stacker reclaimers, barrel reclaimers etc, Rail car dumpers, material handling equipment and heavy fabricated structures.

Technical Competencies

- Strong knowledge of ISO, DIN, ASME, ANSI, IS, and other international engineering standards.

- Expertise in fabrication, machining, welding, and heavy equipment design.

- Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, and similar CAD platforms.

- Experience with SAP, Enovia, Vault, and PLM/EDM systems.

- Strong understanding of GD&T, welding symbols, machining symbols, and BOM management.

Key Skills

- Leadership and people management.

- Stakeholder management in a global environment.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.

- Customer-focused mindset with commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Why Join Metso?

- Work on complex global engineering projects within the Bulk Material Handling business.

- Lead and develop a growing engineering team.

- Collaborate with international experts and stakeholders.

- Access extensive learning, mentoring, and career development opportunities.

- Be part of an organization committed to enabling sustainable modern life through innovative engineering solutions.