Senior Mechanical Designer – Iron Ore Projects (Perth, 1yr)

Kintec Global Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer for a 1-year contract based in Perth, WA. The role focuses on detailed mechanical designs for iron ore processing and materials handling facilities, delivering design packages, and supporting construction activities.

Ideal candidates will have 10–15 years of mechanical design experience in mining, with at least 2 continuous years on a major iron ore project in the last 5 years, and strong skills in 3D modelling and documentation.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10–15 years of mechanical design experience within mining and resources.
• A minimum of 2 continuous years working on a major iron ore project within the last 5 years.
• Demonstrated experience across iron ore processing, bulk materials handling, crushing, conveying, screening, stockyards, and/or fixed plant infrastructure.
• Strong experience producing detailed mechanical design packages and associated documentation.
• Proficiency with relevant 3D modelling and mechanical design software.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for major iron ore processing and materials handling facilities.
• Produce and review mechanical design packages, layouts, drawings, and associated project documentation.
• Support the design of crushing, screening, conveying, stockyard, and fixed plant infrastructure.
• Develop practical design solutions that consider constructability, maintainability, safety, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical engineers and other engineering/design disciplines.
• Participate in multidisciplinary 3D model and design reviews.
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications, standards, and client requirements.
• Resolve design interfaces and technical issues throughout project delivery.
• Liaise with engineering, project, and construction teams to ensure designs meet schedule and execution requirements.
• Provide design support during project execution and construction activities where required.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mining industry experience

3D modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer for a 1-year contract based in Perth, WA. The role focuses on detailed mechanical designs for iron ore processing and materials handling facilities, delivering design packages, and supporting construction activities.

Ideal candidates will have 10–15 years of mechanical design experience in mining, with at least 2 continuous years on a major iron ore project in the last 5 years, and strong skills in 3D modelling and documentation.