About this role
Ihre Aufgaben <strong>Engineering Design, Systems Integration, and Development</strong><br><ul><li>Lead and coordinate the integrated development of mechanical systems, ensuring alignment between mechanical, structural, and electrical/control disciplines.</li><li>Define mechanical system concepts, requirements, and performance criteria, coordinating detailed design development through internal teams and external engineering partners.</li><li>Define mechanical interface requirements and coordinate with civil and structural engineers regarding loads, tolerances, deflections, connection details, and installation constraints.</li><li>Evaluate mechanical designs against performance, safety, maintainability, and constructability requirements.</li><li>Review, technically verify, and validate supplier and external partner designs, calculations, and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements, interfaces, and constructability.</li><li>Act as the mechanical lead within project teams, providing guidance and technical direction.</li><li>Coordinate mechanical activities across internal disciplines and external partners.</li><li>Support the gradual build-up of an internal mechanical engineering capability, subject to workload and project pipeline.</li><li>Contribute to defining future workflows, role profiles, and interface standards for mechanical engineering.</li></ul><strong>External Engineering & Supplier Coordination</strong><br><ul><li>Define mechanical system scopes, interfaces, deliverables, and performance requirements for outsourced engineering partners and suppliers.</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and recommend suitable external engineering offices, manufacturers, and technology partners.</li><li>Technically steer and coordinate external partners to ensure timely, compliant, and integrated design delivery.</li><li>Review, challenge, and verify externally produced calculations, drawings, and specifications.</li><li>Ensure all externally developed mechanical content is fully coordinated with architectural, structural, and electrical documentation.</li></ul><strong>Collaboration and Coordination</strong><br><ul><li>Coordinate closely with structural, electrical, and automation teams to ensure all systems function as one integrated solution.</li><li>Manage interfaces with electrical and control systems, including automation, sensors, limit switches, safety interlocks, power supply, and cabling routes.</li><li>Act as the main technical point of contact for mechanical system integration with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors, addressing technical queries (RFIs), design changes, and interface issues.</li><li>Act as the primary mechanical systems interface between internal disciplines and external engineering partners.</li></ul><strong>Installation Supervision and Site Support </strong><br><ul><li>Provide technical oversight and coordination of mechanical installation and assembly activities, ensuring adherence to approved designs, method statements, and safety requirements.</li><li>Support preparation and review of lifting plans, installation sequences, and alignment and tolerance verification procedures.</li><li>Perform QA/QC inspections, monitor workmanship quality, and manage punch lists and corrective actions.</li><li>Coordinate contractors and site teams to ensure installation activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project schedules.</li></ul><strong>Commissioning, Testing, and Handover</strong><br><ul><li>Support commissioning activities, including functional testing, load testing (where applicable), and safety validation of movable systems in coordination with suppliers and specialist partners.</li><li>Ensure proper documentation of test results, approvals, and compliance checks.</li><li>Prepare and review handover documentation, including operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and training materials.</li><li>Support client and operator training during handover phases.</li></ul><strong>Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Reporting</strong><br><ul><li>Ensure all mechanical systems comply with applicable standards, regulations, safety requirements, and client specifications.</li><li>Produce clear and structured technical documentation and reports for internal teams and clients.</li><li>Maintain traceability of design decisions, changes, and approvals throughout the project lifecycle.</li></ul> Ihr Profil <strong>Required Skills and Experience</strong><br><ul><li>Solid mechanical engineering fundamentals with practical understanding of moving structures, drives, and electromechanical systems.</li><li>Proven ability to coordinate, integrate, and technically validate mechanical systems delivered by external specialists.</li><li>Proven site experience supervising installation and assembly works, including contractor coordination and quality control.</li><li>Ability to assess mechanical designs with respect to performance, safety, maintainability, and constructability.</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports.</li><li>Confidence in reviewing, questioning, and verifying third-party engineering outputs without being the primary specialist designer.</li></ul><strong>Preferred / Nice to Have</strong><br><ul><li>Experience with retractable roofs, movable bridges, large doors or gates, cranes and hoists, automated industrial systems, or similar heavy mechanical installations.</li><li>Knowledge of automation and control system integration, including PLC concepts, sensors, interlocks, and fail-safe design principles.</li><li>Familiarity with relevant engineering standards and safety practices, including machine safety, lifting and rigging coordination, and QA/QC processes.</li><li>Arabic and/or English proficiency, with the ability to work in international project environments and with global suppliers.</li></ul><strong>Typical Professional Education / Certifications</strong><br><ul><li>BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering with a strong mechanical focus.</li><li>Preferred: specialization or proven experience in machine design, mechatronics integration, heavy machinery, or structural–mechanical interfaces.</li></ul><strong>Typical Additional Certifications (Optional but Valuable)</strong><br><ul><li>Project leadership or project management training (PM fundamentals; PMP or PRINCE2 beneficial for senior roles).</li><li>Machine safety or functional safety awareness (e.g., risk assessment, interlocks; TÜV or IEC-related exposure advantageous where applicable).</li><li>Site supervision or construction safety (HSE) certification.</li><li>Vendor or industry training related to drives, hydraulics, gearboxes, bearings, and automation systems.</li></ul>