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Mechanical Design Engineer

Job in Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listing for: Kirby Group Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-30
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mechanical Design Engineer |
  • Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
  • To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
  • To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
  • To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
  • To work with the best.
  • Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations
  • Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
  • To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
  • To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
  • To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
  • To work with the best.
  • Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations
About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

The role of a Mechanical Design Engineer is to plan, execute and coordinate engineering and design activities of the project. To conduct design reviews, support the processes of design consultants appointment & management, project engineering, commissioning support ensuring consistent application of agreed procedures and utilization of standard forms.

Mechanical Design Engineer’s

Roles & Responsibilities General
  • Conduct the mechanical engineering and design activities on the project.
  • Own mechanical packages.
  • Ensure the design management process is being followed on the project by either taking on the role directly or supporting an individual on the project team responsible for this role.
  • Account for the commissioning process during the design and engineering development stage.
EHS
  • Read and understand EHS Plan.
  • Read, understand and promote the mechanical safe systems of work (MSSW).
Procurement
  • Produce pre-qualification packs (PQP) for design services and RFQ’s for equipment. Forward to project quantity surveyor for Subcontractor Package or Procurement Manager for Purchases.
RFQ Shall Include
  • Scope of Works.
  • Drawings and Specifications.
  • Compliance, Deviation and Exclusion Matrices.
  • Schedule – deliveries, installation and commissioning requirements.

PQQ shall be in line with MP17 – Selection and appointment of design consultants.

  • Evaluate RFQ and PQP returns for technical compliance and scope alignment, report to the project manager, quantity surveyor and procurement manager.
  • Mark-up equipment and design services quotes to advise the project manager of the correct scope that aligns with the technical submittal and design brief.
  • Develop and update procurement & design schedule/tracker with project planner. Continuously update the tracker until all technical submittals achieve status A, design deliverables accepted and materials/equipment have been delivered.
Quality
  • Be engaged and utilize the documentation workflow for the project. Documentation generation, peer review, submission, re-submission, distribution etc.
  • Review, comment and understand Quality Plan.
  • Develop the project scope specific…
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