Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Mining & Minerals

Airswift; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its mining and resources team in Australia. You will contribute to the design and execution of bulk materials handling systems, mineral processing facilities, and critical mine infrastructure across major projects, from concept through to delivery.

You will lead mechanical design activities, provide expertise for mineral processing plants, and guide multidisciplinary teams through design reviews, feasibility studies, and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience within mining, resources, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Proven experience on resource development projects and underground mining.
• Strong expertise in the engineering and design of bulk materials handling equipment and systems.
• Experience working on mineral processing plant projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bulk materials handling

Mineral processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Airswift seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its mining and resources team in Australia. You will contribute to the design and execution of bulk materials handling systems, mineral processing facilities, and critical mine infrastructure across major projects, from concept through to delivery.

You will lead mechanical design activities, provide expertise for mineral processing plants, and guide multidisciplinary teams through design reviews, feasibility studies, and project