Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Airswift; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for bulk materials handling and mineral processing projects based in Perth, Western Australia. The role covers study, detailed design and execution across major mining and resource development projects.

You will lead mechanical engineering design activities, review technical deliverables, and provide guidance to designers and drafters while contributing to feasibility studies and project execution for processing plants, crushing, screening,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8-10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in mining/resources sectors.
• Strong background in bulk materials handling equipment and systems.
• Experience delivering greenfield processing plant projects.
• Experience with mineral processing plants and mine infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mechanical engineering design activities for mining and resource development projects.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise for mineral processing plants (crushing, screening, grinding, flotation, beneficiation, dewatering, interfaces).
• Contribute to concept studies, feasibility studies, detailed design and project execution phases.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, calculations, specifications, reports and design deliverables.
• Provide guidance to designers and drafters and participate in design reviews, risk assessments and value engineering.

Skills

Bulk materials handling

Mining projects

Mechanical engineering

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Perth | 12 months contract

Bulk Materials Handling & Mineral Processing

About The Role

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the design and delivery of bulk materials handling systems, mineral processing plants, and mine infrastructure across major resources projects. The company promotes a collaborative and welcoming environment that supports innovative thinking and multidisciplinary project delivery. This position is suited to someone looking to make a visible impact across study, design, and execution phases.

Key Required Experience

• Extensive experience supporting major mining and resources projects through study, design, and execution phases.
• Proven involvement in resource development projects.
• Strong background in bulk materials handling (BMH) equipment and systems within mining/resource environments.
• Experience delivering greenfield processing plant projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in mineral processing plants and mine infrastructure
• Extensive experience supporting major resources and mining projects across study, design, and execution phases

Key Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8-10+ years of mechanical engineering experience within the mining, resources, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Proven experience on resource development projects and underground mining.
• Lead and support mechanical engineering design activities for mining and resource development projects.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise for mineral processing plant projects, including crushing, screening, grinding, flotation, beneficiation, dewatering, and materials handling interfaces.
• Contribute to concept studies, feasibility studies, detailed design, and project execution phases.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and design deliverables.
• Provide guidance and oversight to designers and drafters.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering initiatives.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA).