Head Of Engineering

We are looking to hire a Manager – Engineering for Qul to lead end-to-end engineering operations across both pre-harvest and post-harvest verticals.

Location: Based out of Srinagar Office

• Educational Background: Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred)
• Experience: More than 6 years of relevant experience
• Role Objective:

To lead and manage end-to-end engineering operations, ensuring that all engineering infrastructure, systems, and services delivered to farmers across Qul are reliable, efficient, standardised, and of the highest quality.

This role is primarily responsible for smooth day-to-day functioning, uptime, and service quality across all engineering-led operations along with execution of new projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Operations (Core Responsibility)

• Ensure smooth and reliable functioning of:
• Orchard Development Infrastructure (drip irrigation, pumps, equipment etc.)
• Cold Storage & CA facilities
• Automated Grading Sorting lines
• Manufacturing of pre-stressed concrete poles
• Drive high uptime, minimal breakdowns, and service reliability
• Ensure engineering is functional as per required so that the services delivered to farmers are consistent, efficient, and high quality
• Minimise delays, rework, and execution inefficiencies

2. Cost & Efficiency Management

• Control and reduce cost overruns
• Improve operational efficiency of assets and infrastructure
• Build cost benchmarks and drive optimisation

3. Vendor & Ecosystem Management

• Build and manage a robust multi-vendor ecosystem
• Reduce dependency on single vendors
• Introduce vendor performance tracking and rate contracts

4. Standardisation & Systems

• Develop and implement standard engineering designs, SOPs, and playbooks across:
• Orchard Development Infrastructure
• Value Added Processing
• Manufacturing Agri-inputs
• Bring consistency across all divisions and locations

5. Capability Building

• Strengthen internal engineering teams across pre- and post-harvest
• Reduce reliance on external vendors over time

6. Expansion & New Projects

Must-Have Traits

• Strong operations mindset (not just project execution)
• Proven ability to manage running infrastructure and services at scale
• High focus on reliability, uptime, and service quality
• Strong vendor management and negotiation capability
• Comfortable working on-ground across multiple sites

Key Challenges to Solve

• Ensuring smooth day-to-day engineering operations across sites
• Reducing breakdowns, delays, and inefficiencies
• Improving service quality delivered to farmers
• Reducing vendor dependency and increasing internal capability
• Driving standardisation across diverse operations