Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Job title: Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

About the Role Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to establish and develop the Mechanical Engineering capability within Project Centre Middle East & Africa. You will be responsible for mechanical engineering activities across the project lifecycle, including 3D plant design, equipment integration, piping design, plant layout development, installation engineering, fabrication support, and site execution support, collaborating with Process, Automation, Procurement, and Project Management teams to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that meet customer requirements and Tetra Pak standards.

What You'll Do

• Lead mechanical engineering activities from concept development through commissioning and project handover.
• Develop and maintain 3D plant models, equipment layouts, and piping arrangements using approved CAD and plant design tools.
• Prepare and review GA drawings, plant layouts, piping layouts, installation drawings, fabrication drawings, isometric drawings, and equipment integration drawings.
• Coordinate equipment placement, pipe routing, access requirements, maintenance zones, and safety clearances.
• Ensure designs are practical, constructible, maintainable, and compliant with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Perform material take-offs (MTOs), installation material calculations, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Conduct design reviews and constructability assessments throughout project execution.
• Manage mechanical engineering deliverables in accordance with project budget, schedule, quality, and scope requirements.
• Support risk assessments, design verification, and technical issue resolution.
• Piping & Installation Engineering: develop piping concepts and routing solutions for hygienic process installations; review piping designs for functionality, accessibility, drainage, cleanability, and maintenance requirements; develop installation concepts and construction methodologies; prepare installation packages and documentation for fabrication and installation teams.
• Support pipe support design, equipment support requirements, and installation interfaces.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, prefabrication, and site installation activities.
• Participate in commissioning, troubleshooting, punch-list resolution, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure lessons learned from site activities are incorporated into future designs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Process Engineers to convert process requirements into practical mechanical and piping solutions; support Sales and Proposal teams during pre-project and quotation activities; collaborate with Procurement on technical specifications, supplier evaluations, and document reviews; coordinate with Automation, Electrical, and Site Teams to ensure effective multidisciplinary integration; serve as the primary mechanical engineering interface for internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.
• Mechanical Engineering Development: Establish and maintain mechanical engineering standards, templates, and best practices; develop reusable design solutions, engineering databases, and standard component libraries; drive engineering standardization initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and project execution; contribute to the development of mechanical engineering tools, processes, and working methods; mentor engineers and provide technical leadership within the organization; support the long-term development of a Mechanical Engineering Centre of Excellence within Project Centre Middle East & Africa.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, plant engineering, piping engineering, or industrial project execution.
• Strong experience in 3D plant design, mechanical equipment integration, plant layout development, installation engineering, piping design and routing.
• Experience developing and reviewing GA drawings, installation drawings, piping layouts, fabrication drawings, and isometric drawings.
• Experience preparing MTOs, BOMs, and installation material calculations.
• Practical knowledge of fabrication processes, site installation activities, and commissioning support.
• Strong understanding of constructability, maintainability, and installation requirements.
• Ability to independently lead mechanical engineering activities within multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience in dairy, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or hygienic process industries.
• Knowledge of hygienic design principles and sanitary process installations.
• Experience with CIP systems, hygienic process piping, valve clusters, and stainless steel process equipment.
• Familiarity with ASME, EN, ISO, and hygienic design standards.
• Experience supporting brownfield installation projects and retrofit activities.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks, Revit, Cadmatic, AVEVA E3D, Navisworks or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits

• We Offer You: A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape.
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results.
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity.