The Opportunity As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for managing a team of engineers and designers while ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions across a portfolio of mining and resources projects. You will play a key role in technical governance, resource planning, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of mechanical engineers and designers
- Provide technical oversight, checking and approval of engineering deliverables
- Manage discipline resources across multiple projects
- Support engineering estimates and project planning activities
- Monitor budgets, progress and project performance
- Drive continuous improvement of engineering systems, processes and tools
- Support recruitment and team capability growth
- Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering leadership and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes
- 15+ years of mechanical design experience within the mining, resources or heavy industrial sectors
- Previous experience in a Lead or Senior Mechanical Engineer position
- Strong expertise in bulk materials handling systems
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering project environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong organisational and leadership capabilities
- A proactive approach to mentoring, coaching and team development
- Familiarity with major mining operator standards and procedures will be highly regarded
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA.
For more information on the role, the client or the project please click 'APPLY NOW', or contact Yvonne Boczula on yvonne@techresources.com.au or call 0455 961 073 .
