Senior Mechanical Designer - Mining & Heavy Industry Lead

Primero Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Support

Benefits & Discounts

Employee Referral Rewards

Job summary

Primero Group in Perth, WA, seeks an experienced Principal Mechanical Designer to join our team, delivering mining and heavy industry projects from studies through to construction support. You’ll lead design deliverables, mentor junior designers, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Based at our new head office, you’ll apply 3D design expertise using Advance Steel and Plant 3D, ensure compliance with Australian standards, and collaborate with clients and vendors in a fast-paced Can Do

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical design within mining, minerals processing or heavy industry.
• Previous experience leading projects and managing small teams
• Strong understanding of fixed plant and materials handling systems
• Experience in the Autodesk suite of software including Advance Steel, Plant 3D is highly desirable
• Experience working across feasibility and detailed design projects
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality mechanical layouts, 3D models and detailed design drawings
• Produce design deliverables for studies, detailed engineering and construction phases
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, civil, electrical and process engineering teams
• Assist with equipment integration, constructability and plant layout optimisation
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews and interdisciplinary coordination
• Liaise with clients, vendors and project stakeholders
• Support junior designers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian and industry standards

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Fixed plant knowledge

Multidisciplinary collaboration

3D design

Team mentoring

Tools

Autodesk Advance Steel

Plant 3D

Job description

Primero Group in Perth, WA, seeks an experienced Principal Mechanical Designer to join our team, delivering mining and heavy industry projects from studies through to construction support. You’ll lead design deliverables, mentor junior designers, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Based at our new head office, you’ll apply 3D design expertise using Advance Steel and Plant 3D, ensure compliance with Australian standards, and collaborate with clients and vendors in a fast-paced Can Do