Lead Mechanical Engineer – Mining & Mineral Processing

Sedgman; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman Onyx, part of the Sedgman group, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Australia’s Western Australia region to advance engineering excellence across a broad project portfolio. You will lead technically robust mechanical outcomes, ensure safety and quality, and mentor a team of engineers and drafters.

The role focuses on piping design within mining/mineral processing environments, with strong emphasis on project stewardship and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 15+ years in design, consultancy, or operational engineering.
• Strong mining and mineral processing experience, with exposure to material handling projects.
• Piping design and layout in mining/mineral processing environments.
• Proven leadership of technical and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of technically robust mechanical engineering outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Provide technical direction to support safe, practical and efficient project delivery.
• Assert accountability for mechanical engineering quality, risk management, standards and safety.
• Plan and coordinate engineering workloads to enable effective project delivery.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines for integrated design and project execution.
• Review and guide engineers and drafters to ensure quality and alignment with requirements.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and provide practical solutions for client outcomes.
• Update and maintain standard drawings and Sedgman Onyx specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

Piping design

Job description

Sedgman Onyx, part of the Sedgman group, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Australia’s Western Australia region to advance engineering excellence across a broad project portfolio. You will lead technically robust mechanical outcomes, ensure safety and quality, and mentor a team of engineers and drafters.

The role focuses on piping design within mining/mineral processing environments, with strong emphasis on project stewardship and cross-disciplinary collaboration.