Mechanical Design Engineer Architect

  • Full Time
  • Nairobi

Website ISM Africa

ISM Africa is a group of companies, with interests in Manufacturing, renewable energy, trading, food security and project services. We have relationships with a number of reputable brands that serve the industrial, mining, hospitality, NGO and government markets. These partnerships ensure that ou… read morer products and services are high quality, proven, reliable, and supported. ISM Africa supply turnkey solutions to disaster response and remote operations. This includes prefabricated camps and purpose-built buildings to inflatable hospitals with total infrastructure support, COVID protection and medical supplies for application by Governments, NGOs mining and corporate development. We also offer crisis management and Search & Rescue.

Job Summary

ISM Africa is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Mechanical Engineer (EBK) to join our engineering team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, planning, implementation, and supervision of mechanical engineering projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements. The role requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and review mechanical systems and equipment for various engineering projects.
Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
Ensure all mechanical designs and installations comply with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) regulations and applicable engineering standards.
Supervise installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to graduate and junior engineers.
Conduct site inspections to ensure project implementation meets design specifications and safety standards.
Coordinate with project managers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
Review contractor submissions, technical proposals, and project documentation.
Ensure adherence to occupational health and safety standards during project execution.
Participate in project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
Must be a Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in mechanical engineering design, installation, or project supervision.
Strong knowledge of engineering design standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools.
Demonstrated experience in project management and coordination.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Key Competencies

Technical expertise in mechanical engineering systems
Project planning and execution
Regulatory compliance and quality assurance
Leadership and team collaboration
Problem-solving and innovation

Preferred Attributes

Experience working in infrastructure, industrial, energy, or large-scale engineering projects.
Experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments.

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