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Assistant Manager Product Support

KSB


Job Location:

Pimpri - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 November 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 31 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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./.) in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Experience
  • 48 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.


Required Experience:

Manager


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KSB is one of the world's leading manufacturers of pumps and valves and also offers a comprehensive range of service activities. The company's products and services are used in process engineering and building services, water and waste water management, and in the energy and mining s ... View more

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