Role Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong modelling and drafting experience to support Australian mining and mineral processing projects. You will work under our Design Manager and collaborate with experienced engineers to develop 3D designs, perform materials handling and hydraulic calculations, and produce detailed drawings.

This role involves a practical mix of mechanical, piping, and structural work — focused on materials handling and mineral processing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the Design Manager and alongside an experienced design team

• Develop 3D models and 2D drawings using Autodesk 3D software (preferred) and/or OpenBuildings

• Undertake materials handling design calculations using spreadsheets and software (e.g., Sidewinder or similar for conveyors)

• Undertake hydraulic design calculations using spreadsheets and software (e.g., FluidFlow3 or similar)

• Design layout, 3D modelling, and solution development in collaboration with engineers

• Produce conceptual and detailed design models and drawing packages

• Apply Australian Standards to all design work

• Work across a mix of mechanical, piping, and structural design within mining projects

What You’ll Work On

• Equipment: Tanks, pumps, pipes, mills, wet processing equipment

• Project types: Debottlenecking projects, expansion studies, detailed design

• Industries: Gold, Lithium, Iron Ore

Requirements

Experience & Technical Skills

• Minimum 5 years of design experience (modelling and drafting) developing 3D designs alongside engineers

• Proficient with 3D and 2D design software – Autodesk 3D preferred (and/or OpenBuildings)

• Experience applying Australian Standards

• Preferably 2+ years experience with mining / mineral processing projects (tanks, pumps, pipes, mills, wet processing equipment)

• Ability to perform materials handling calculations (spreadsheet + software like Sidewinder or similar)

• Ability to perform hydraulic calculations (spreadsheet + software like FluidFlow3 or similar)

Mindset & Soft Skills

• Positive attitude

• Keen to work in a team

• Wants to learn and grow design skills and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required, but a Plus)

• Experience with Sidewinder (conveyor design)

• Experience with FluidFlow3 (hydraulic design)

• Previous exposure to Australian mining projects (gold, lithium, iron ore)