Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: FIFO from Perth, WA, 2/1 roster. 11-hour days - Fly in Day 1 and Fly out Day 14
Indicative assignment length: 9-month contract with the potential for extension
The role
We're seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a major brownfields expansion of a gold processing operation — one of the most iconic open-cut gold projects in Australia.
This is a FIFO role working in a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for checkingdetailed design and providing technical leadership in the delivery of mineral processing infrastructure for a Super Pit-scale project.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading and executing mechanical design packages across crushing, milling, CIL, elution, and materials handling systems
* Working closely with process, structural, and drafting teams to produce fit-for-purpose, constructible designs
* Preparing design calculations, equipment datasheets, scopes of work, and technical specifications
* Reviewing vendor data, managing interfaces, and ensuring alignment with client standards and Australian codes
* Providing technical support through design reviews, model checks, and constructability assessments
* Acting as a key technical contact during the design phase and supporting pre-construction queries as required
What you'll need to succeed
* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Extensive experience in detailed mechanical design within gold or base metals projects
* Strong background in brownfields projects or expansions within operating plants
* Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams
* Familiarity with Australian Standards, plant layout principles, and vendor engagement
* Ability to manage multiple design packages concurrently under tight deadlines
* EPC experience
What's on Offer:
1. Competitive market rates + super (dependent on seniority)
2. 9-month contract with high potential to extend
3. Join a fantastic company with huge potential to develop your career further
* ONLY candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australian, PR holder, or Valid Australia working VISA with no restrictions)
What you need to do now
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a new opportunity to work for a fantastic company, apply now
Nelly.myers@airswift.com / +61 8 6146 4352
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