
Junior Mechanical Design – Layout Engineer
Vanderlande
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Dubai • United Arab Emirates
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About the role
- Prepare project mechanical layouts using Revit (mandatory), AutoCAD, and Autodesk Inventor
- Develop manufacturing drawings and manage installation drawings (including sections and supporting documentation such as clash reports)
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines (Electrical, Steelworks, PLC/IT, etc.) to ensure design integration
- Prepare BOM/BOQ/RFQ for procurement of mechanical equipment in line with project specifications
- Coordinate technically with suppliers to finalize equipment selections and support SAP processes for material ordering (including material number creation where applicable)
- Prepare and submit design documentation for client approval (e.g., material submittals, O&M manuals, functional descriptions), and address client/consultant comments
- Manage building interfaces (space requirements, accessibility, safety, architectural constraints) and check building drawings (MEP/FLS/architecture/structure) to generate clash reports/drawings
- Support site execution through design surveys, handling site problem reports/open points, responding to technical queries, and supporting snagging and commissioning teams as required
- Prepare accurate as-built documentation and maintain compliance with established engineering standards and procedures
- Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
Requirements
- BSc Mechanical Engineering + 3 years experience, or Diploma + 5 years experience
- 2–3 years minimum experience in a mechanical design environment, ideally within conveying/logistics technology (BHS/CHS exposure is an advantage)
- Strong working experience in Revit (mandatory); experience in AutoCAD 2D/3D and tools such as Inventor/Navisworks is an advantage
- SAP knowledge (including creating material numbers) is a plus
- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Willingness to travel locally/internationally and work effectively in an international environment
- Basic understanding of mechanical equipment safety standards (e.g., Machine Directive / EU norms)
- Structural calculation experience is a plus
- Team-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and continuously improve.
Benefits
- flexible work arrangements
- professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designBOMBOQRFQstructural calculationsdesign documentationas-built documentationclash reportsinstallation drawingsmanufacturing drawings
Soft Skills
communicationteam-orientedorganizedeager to learncontinuous improvementclient satisfactionquality focussafety focus
Certifications
BSc Mechanical EngineeringDiploma in Mechanical Engineering