Lead Mechanical Engineer

NES Fircroft; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Perth to drive high-quality mechanical design outputs and detailed drawings. You will oversee calculations, ensure compliance with design intent, and coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams on complex mining or processing projects.

The role requires 8+ years of post-graduate experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in mineral processing, with strong analytical and communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years post-graduate experience, ideally in mineral processing.
• Strong mechanical design and calculation capability.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships across clients, vendors and internal teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and technical skills.
• Strong organisational, time management and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail with broad multidisciplinary awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality mechanical design outputs and drawings.
• Review project mechanical drawings to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Complete engineering calculations and designs in accordance with project, client and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, engineering documentation and scopes of work.
• Identify scope changes and prepare supporting documentation.
• Ensure mechanical equipment is correctly specified and sourced to meet project requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Calculations

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position: Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location: Perth

Reports to: Group Manager - Engineering

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality mechanical design outputs and drawings.
• Review project mechanical drawings to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Complete engineering calculations and designs in accordance with project, client and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, engineering documentation and scopes of work.
• Identify scope changes and prepare supporting documentation.
• Ensure mechanical equipment is correctly specified and sourced to meet project requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 8+ years post-graduate experience, ideally within mineral processing.
• Strong mechanical engineering design and calculation capability.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships across clients, vendors and internal teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and technical skills.
• Strong organisational, time management and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail with broad multidisciplinary awareness.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.