Iron Ore Mechanical Designer – Perth (12m Contract)

Mills Recruitment; Perth; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

The client, a global engineering and construction business, seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer for Perth-based roles on major iron ore projects. You will deliver mechanical design solutions, develop 3D models, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet safety and project requirements.

Candidates would typically have 10+ years in mining design, with at least 2 continuous years on iron ore projects in the last 5 years, and strong experience producing design packages.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in the mining/resources sector.
• 2 continuous years on a major iron ore project within the last 5 years.
• Proven design delivery on large-scale iron ore processing, materials handling, crushing, conveying, screening, stockyard, port, rail or fixed plant projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery in operating mine site environments.
• Experience producing detailed mechanical design packages and documentation.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software and 3D modelling tools.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver mechanical design solutions across iron ore and mining infrastructure projects.
• Produce detailed mechanical design packages and associated documentation.
• Build and maintain 3D models using industry-standard design software.
• Coordinate design across multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Ensure designs meet project, safety and operational requirements.
• Support design for processing, materials handling, crushing, conveying, screening, stockyard, port, rail or fixed plant infrastructure.
• Engage with project stakeholders throughout design delivery.

Skills

Mechanical design

Iron ore project experience

3D modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Multidisciplinary coordination

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

The client, a global engineering and construction business, seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer for Perth-based roles on major iron ore projects. You will deliver mechanical design solutions, develop 3D models, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet safety and project requirements.

Candidates would typically have 10+ years in mining design, with at least 2 continuous years on iron ore projects in the last 5 years, and strong experience producing design packages.