Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Lead Design & Delivery

Kirby Group Engineering; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programmes

Excellent package

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering in Cape Town is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design activities on major projects. You will own mechanical packages, drive the design management process, and ensure commissioning considerations are integrated from the outset.

The role is a permanent position offering a competitive package and opportunity to grow within a vibrant, agile team that delivers high‑quality engineering solutions for blue‑chip clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the mechanical engineering and design activities on the project.
• Own mechanical packages.
• Ensure the design management process is being followed on the project.
• Account for the commissioning process during the design and engineering development stage.
• Develop and update procurement & design schedule/tracker with project planner.
• Develop system tracker including equipment detail, interfacing details (electrical & control), commissioning checklists and walkdown requirements.
• Develop and agree testing protocols for FATs and SATs.

Job description

Kirby Group Engineering in Cape Town is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design activities on major projects. You will own mechanical packages, drive the design management process, and ensure commissioning considerations are integrated from the outset.

The role is a permanent position offering a competitive package and opportunity to grow within a vibrant, agile team that delivers high‑quality engineering solutions for blue‑chip clients.