Senior Mechanical Engineer - Marine & Port Systems Lead

Egis Group; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group in Kuwait City, Kuwait is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in marine and ports to lead design, development, and optimization of critical mechanical systems for port operations.

You will manage projects from concept through commissioning, develop technical specs, perform FMEA, supervise junior engineers, and ensure compliance with international maritime regulations and local standards, while mentoring the team and collaborating with operations and procurement to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with marine/ports exposure.
• Strong CAD design and 3D modeling capabilities.
• Experience with FMEA and maintenance planning.
• Proven project management and budget oversight.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems for marine/port applications using CAD.
• Lead development of technical specifications, drawings, and installation docs.
• Perform FMEA to identify failures and implement preventive actions.
• Oversee procurement, vendor management, and QA processes.
• Manage projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring timelines and budgets.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster team development.
• Collaborate with operations to troubleshoot and improve reliability.
• Ensure designs meet international maritime regulations and local standards.
• Prepare reports and present performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Keep abreast of industry advances and best practices in marine engineering.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

Egis Group in Kuwait City, Kuwait is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in marine and ports to lead design, development, and optimization of critical mechanical systems for port operations.

You will manage projects from concept through commissioning, develop technical specs, perform FMEA, supervise junior engineers, and ensure compliance with international maritime regulations and local standards, while mentoring the team and collaborating with operations and procurement to