Senior Mechanical Engineer

Airswift; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support major operations across Victoria and SA. You will deliver mechanical engineering solutions from concept through to procurement, construction and commissioning, ensuring safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.

The role requires leadership of engineering activities, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record in heavy industrial environments. 12-month contract with extension potential, onsite in Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Australian-recognised institution.
• Mandatory RPEV (Registered Professional Engineer Victoria) certification.
• CPEng accreditation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, metals, mining, or processing environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and their application in industrial operations.
• Proficiency in mechanical engineering software and design tools.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mechanical engineering services in compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead and manage mechanical engineering activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Participate in technical reviews, project meetings, and progress reporting activities.
• Define, review, and manage project scope, including the assessment and implementation of engineering changes.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Prepare technical specifications, requisitions, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations and review vendor submissions.
• Support project delivery teams by identifying engineering risks and developing practical solutions.
• Coordinate and supervise engineering activities where required, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Foster effective communication with internal stakeholders, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers when required.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, and engineering best practices.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Design software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

RPEV certification

CPEng accreditation

Tools

FEA software

Job description

Competitive daily rate, contact us to learn more!

Location: Adelaide SA / Portland, VIC
Client: Major integrated mining and manufacturing company
Contract Type: 12-month contract (subject to extension)

About the Role

Airswift is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support a major industrial operation in Victoria and SA. This role will be responsible for delivering mechanical engineering solutions across brownfield and operational projects, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient outcomes while meeting technical, regulatory, and business requirements.

The successful candidate will provide engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development and design through to procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mechanical engineering services in compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead and manage mechanical engineering activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Participate in technical reviews, project meetings, and progress reporting activities.
• Define, review, and manage project scope, including the assessment and implementation of engineering changes.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Prepare technical specifications, requisitions, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations and review vendor submissions.
• Support project delivery teams by identifying engineering risks and developing practical solutions.
• Coordinate and supervise engineering activities where required, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Foster effective communication with internal stakeholders, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers when required.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, and engineering best practices.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Australian-recognised institution.
• Mandatory RPEV (Registered Professional Engineer Victoria) certification.
• CPEng accreditation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, metals, mining, or processing environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and their application in industrial operations.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate, high-quality engineering outcomes within complex operational environments.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Australian and international standards, regulations, and industry practices.
• Proficiency in mechanical engineering software and design tools.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Cranes and lifting equipment
• Bulk materials handling and storage systems
• Mobile plant and equipment
• Molten metal furnaces and casting operations
• Cooling towers and cooling water systems
• Air compressor systems
• Fume extraction and treatment systems
• Metallurgical processing operations
• Heat transfer systems and thermal calculations
• Hydraulic systems and pump calculations
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Maintenance, reliability, and asset integrity engineering

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)