Mechanical Designer 

Location: Brisbane
Contract Length: 12 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the work of mechanical designers and drafters within the business line, overseeing the development of layout designs, study drawings, detailed 2D/3D CAD models, and construction documentation.
• Independently develop complete and complex mechanical systems and components for mining and bulk materials handling facilities.
• Ensure all mechanical designs adhere to approved standards and codes to support plant reliability, operational safety, and cost-effective construction.
• Participate in constructability assessments and 3D model reviews to enhance design efficiency and integration.
• Establish and maintain design and drafting procedures to streamline team processes and standardize output quality.
• Conduct or coordinate site visits when required to resolve technical issues and provide clarification on drawings and documentation.

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or completion of an advanced drafting and design certification.
• Typically requires 8–10 years of relevant industry experience.

• Extensive experience in bulk materials handling systems is essential.
• Strong background in the design of crushing and screening plants, conveyors, and transfer stations.
• Proficient in mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, and modern drafting techniques.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary interfaces and overseeing integrated global 3D models.
• Skilled in design software including Autodesk Inventor, Bentley MicroStation, and Navisworks.
• Familiarity with modeling mechanical equipment used in mining and metals projects, including cross-disciplinary equipment integration.
• Capable of interpreting and utilising engineering documents and drawings developed by other project teams.