Lead Mechanical Designer: Mining & Heavy Industry | Flexible Hours

Primero-Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Referral Rewards

Benefits & Discounts

Job summary

Primero is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Designer to join our Perth team, delivering across a diverse portfolio in mining and minerals processing. You’ll lead mechanical design, coordinate with multidisciplinary engineers, and mentor junior designers from studies through to construction support and commissioning.

Based at our new Perth Head Office, you’ll work on fixed plant and materials handling systems, using Autodesk Advance Steel and Plant 3D, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical design within mining, minerals processing or heavy industry.
• Experience leading projects and managing small teams.
• Strong understanding of fixed plant and materials handling systems.
• Experience with Autodesk software: Advance Steel, Plant 3D.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality mechanical layouts, 3D models and detailed design drawings.
• Produce deliverables for studies, detailed engineering and construction phases.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Assist with equipment integration, constructability and plant layout optimization.
• Lead design reviews and liaise with clients and suppliers.
• Mentor junior designers and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mining industry experience

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Tools

Autodesk Advance Steel

Plant 3D

Job description

Primero is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Designer to join our Perth team, delivering across a diverse portfolio in mining and minerals processing. You’ll lead mechanical design, coordinate with multidisciplinary engineers, and mentor junior designers from studies through to construction support and commissioning.

Based at our new Perth Head Office, you’ll work on fixed plant and materials handling systems, using Autodesk Advance Steel and Plant 3D, with opportunities to influence