Senior Mechanical Designer/Project CAD Lead

WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec); Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home capability

Learning and development programs

Parental leave options

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer/Project CAD Lead to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up CAD delivery and management plans for major projects, leading design teams, and ensuring high-quality documentation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in mechanical design within a consulting environment and a strong knowledge of Australian standards. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and empowered workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD delivery and management plans for major resources projects.
• Multiple years in mechanical or structural design drafting within a consulting environment.
• Background in Materials Handling documentation.

Responsibilities

Skills

CAD delivery and management

Mechanical design drafting

Materials Handling projects

Knowledge of Australian standards

Microstation documentation

Team leadership and mentoring

Project delivery planning

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Senior Mechanical Designer/Project CAD Lead

Ascot, Western Australia, Australia

About Us

WGA is an Australian and New Zealand company like no other - we are owned by our employees, loved by our long‑term clients and have deep roots in our communities. With a team of over 700 people, WGA provides a rich, diverse, and empowered workplace, and offers you a chance to work alongside some of the best in the business. WGA offers an outstanding working environment that fosters and supports mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation of differing perspectives and backgrounds. We strive to offer inspiring career paths and a selection of fantastic employee benefits including exceptional parental leave options, flexible hours and work from home capability and learning and development programs tailored to you.

About Our Role

Due to some exciting project opportunities and a desire for long term growth within our West Perth office, our resources division is looking to expand our delivery team with the addition of an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer and CAD Lead for major projects.

About You

• Previous experience setting up CAD delivery and management plans for major resources projects
• Multiple years of Mechanical or Structural design drafting experience within a Consulting environment
• Proven background in Materials Handling projects including documentation of drives, conveyors, stackers and reclaimers
• Knowledge of Australian standards, regulations, codes and familiarity with the WA Resources market
• Hands on experience in Microstation documentation at both a 2D and 3D level
• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior drafters/designers

About working with us

At WGA we believe a diverse workplace fosters unique and progressive ideas and drives our culture of learning and sharing knowledge. We encourage all to apply because whatever your background you can progress your career and enjoy the benefits that only a privately owned organisation can offer. WGA is a Work180 endorsed workplace for women.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Industry

Professional Services