Lead Mechanical Engineer

Business Process Outsourcing International, Inc.; Pampanga; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Process Outsourcing International, Inc. in the Philippines seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design, development, and maintenance of mechanical systems across multiple projects.

You will provide technical leadership, review designs, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and manage projects from concept to handover. Proficiency in HVAC, piping, rotating equipment, and utilities, plus AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Revit/ANSYS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Registered Mechanical Engineer (RME) required or preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale engineering or industrial projects.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and design practices.
• Expertise in rotating equipment, HVAC, piping, utilities, and industrial systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, ANSYS, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of reliability engineering, asset management, preventive and predictive maintenance, and engineering standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee mechanical engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to engineers.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and drawings.
• Ensure safety, quality, operational, and regulatory compliance in solutions.
• Manage mechanical engineering projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions.
• Lead the design and optimization of mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, boilers, etc.).
• Perform feasibility studies, engineering calculations, and evaluations.

Skills

Rotating equipment

HVAC

Piping systems

Cost analysis

Risk assessments

Reliability engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

ANSYS

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the role

The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of mechanical systems and engineering projects. This role provides technical leadership to engineering teams, ensures compliance with industry standards, manages project execution, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to support organizational goals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee mechanical engineering activities across multiple projects

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to junior and senior engineers

• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and drawings

• Ensure engineering solutions meet safety, quality, operational, and regulatory requirements

• Manage mechanical engineering projects from concept through commissioning and handover

• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams

• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary

• Lead the design and optimization of mechanical systems, including HVAC systems, pumps and compressors, piping systems, boilers and pressure vessels, and rotating and static equipment

• Perform feasibility studies, engineering calculations, and technical evaluations

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Registered Mechanical Engineer (RME) required or preferred, depending on regulatory requirements

• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience

• At least 3-5 years in a supervisory or leadership role

• Proven experience managing large-scale engineering or industrial projects

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and design practices

• Expertise in rotating equipment, HVAC, piping, utilities, and industrial systems

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, ANSYS, and Microsoft Project

• Strong understanding of reliability engineering, asset management, preventive and predictive maintenance, and engineering standards and codes

• Ability to perform engineering calculations, cost analysis, and risk assessments