Senior Mechanical Engineer

NewPro; Perth; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Collaborative team

Monthly remuneration

West Perth location

Job summary

NewPro seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and delivery for mining and mineral processing projects. You will specify equipment, liaise with vendors, and conduct technical reviews to ensure scope is delivered safely, on budget, and on schedule.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across Australia and overseas, applying practical design and clear communication to optimise fabrication, installation, and commissioning in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in mechanical engineering within the mining and/or mineral processing.
• Strong experience in mechanical design for process-driven facilities, including materials handling and industrial equipment.
• Proven capability using mechanical design and drafting software.
• Experience with equipment specification, vendor liaison, and technical reviews.
• Site experience supporting installation, construction, and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the mechanical design of complex systems, with a strong focus on materials handling, pumping, and industrial equipment.
• Develop concept, detailed, and fabrication ready designs aligned with project scope, standards, and budgets.
• Produce high quality drawings, models, calculations, and technical documentation suitable for manufacture and construction.
• Ensure designs are practical, safe, and optimised for fabrication, installation, and maintenance.
• Support site activities including design clarification, technical queries, and commissioning where required.
• Provide technical guidance, design reviews, and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Contribute engineering input during tendering, scoping, and estimating phases.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and hazard identification processes.
• Support the continuous improvement of engineering standards, templates, and workflows.
• Maintain accurate, traceable documentation in line with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Support the adoption of improved tools, systems, and design methodologies.

Skills

Mechanical design

Vendor liaison

Technical reviews

Project delivery

Materials handling

Pumps/industrial equipment

Site experience

CAD/drafting software

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/drafting software

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will be responsible for engineering design and project delivery within the mining and mineral processing industry. The role requires proven capability in equipment specification, vendor liaison, and technical reviews, with responsibility for delivering project scopes safely, to budget, and to schedule.

Working within multidisciplinary project teams, the engineer will support design, procurement, construction support, testing, and commissioning of process-driven facilities. The work spans a range of commodities, including gold, lithium, copper, tungsten, and base metals, across projects in Australia and overseas.

This role suits an engineer who has held senior positions within engineering consultancies and values practical design, clear communication with vendors and clients, and outcomes that perform in operating environments.

Your Key Responsibilities

Undertake the mechanical design of complex systems, with a strong focus on materials handling, pumping, and industrial equipment.

Develop concept, detailed, and fabrication ready designs aligned with project scope, standards, and budgets.

Produce high quality drawings, models, calculations, and technical documentation suitable for manufacture and construction.

Ensure designs are practical, safe, and optimised for fabrication, installation, and maintenance.

Support site activities including design clarification, technical queries, and commissioning where required.

Provide technical guidance, design reviews, and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.

Contribute engineering input during tendering, scoping, and estimating phases.

Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and hazard identification processes.

Support the continuous improvement of engineering standards, templates, and workflows.

Maintain accurate, traceable documentation in line with ISO 9001 quality systems.

Support the adoption of improved tools, systems, and design methodologies.

What we're looking for

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.

7+ years' experience in mechanical engineering within the mining and/or mineral processing.

Strong experience in mechanical design for process-driven facilities, including materials handling and industrial equipment.

Proven capability using relevant mechanical design and drafting software.

Experience with equipment specification, vendor liaison, and technical reviews.

Site experience supporting installation, construction, and commissioning activities.

About NewPro

At NewPro, we’re not just an engineering services provider; we are the designer of innovation. Our team of Engineering professionals brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having successfully designed, and constructed mineral processing facilities across diverse mineral commodities and unit processes. When you become part of our team, you have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share a common goal: bringing outstanding projects to life!

Why NewPro?

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally.

We value your contributions and celebrate your achievements.

We offer an attractive remuneration on a monthly pay cycle.

Prime location: Our office in the heart of West Perth ensuring easy access to public transport and nearby cafes.

Last but not least, we are a collaborative and supportive team environment with all the tools you will need to succeed!