Senior Materials Handling Engineer — Lead Design & Projects

Sedgman; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Safety culture

Friendly work environment

Work-life balance

Career progression

Job summary

Sedgman is seeking a Lead Materials Handling Engineer to join our Perth team. You will lead an experienced team designing and delivering materials handling systems across domestic and international projects, guiding them from concept through to operations.

You will manage design methods, specifications and equipment requirements while supporting procurement and commissioning activities. Strong leadership and broad technical experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years’ experience in project design, commissioning and onsite operation environments.
• Experience with materials handling equipment such as conveyors, crushing, screening material storage, milling etc.
• Site-based practical experience with commissioning, operations and problem solving issues will be highly regarded.
• Materials handling experience with multiple commodity types highly regarded.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior Engineers and enjoy these responsibilities.
• Communication and leadership skills with ability to provide advanced technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead an experienced materials handling team to provide innovative designs for domestic and international projects.
• Oversee projects through lifecycle from concept to operation, including feasibility studies, surveys, design layouts and cost estimates.
• Define design methods, specifications and performance for new projects.
• Prepare equipment specifications and support procurement activities during project execution.
• Manage mechanical discipline budget and schedule across project maturity stages.
• Carry out site inspections and liaise with suppliers, clients, and commissioning engineers; provide engineering support to installation teams.

Skills

Materials handling design

Conveyors & equipment

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sedgman is seeking a Lead Materials Handling Engineer to join our Perth team. You will lead an experienced team designing and delivering materials handling systems across domestic and international projects, guiding them from concept through to operations.

You will manage design methods, specifications and equipment requirements while supporting procurement and commissioning activities. Strong leadership and broad technical experience are essential for success in this role.