Company: Engineering Consultancy
Role: Lead Mechanical Designer
Duration: Permanent Full-time
Project: Mining & Mineral Processing Projects
Location: Brisbane Office
We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Designer to support the growth of a Mining & Minerals engineering team in NSW. The role involves contributing to studies and project delivery across materials handling, plant design, and mechanical systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead concept designs, 3D models, and detailed drawings for minerals and heavy
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industry projects.
Produce mechanical design layouts and drawings with minimal supervision, meeting client and project needs.
Deliver accurate 3D/2D outputs aligned with engineering standards, codes, and site requirements.
Integrate vendor data into models for equipment and materials
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handling systems.
Lead BIM
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compliant model development, including clash detection and data coordination.
Provide estimates, progress updates, and reporting for design deliverables.
Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Work across design scopes such as conveyors, transfer stations, major equipment, comminution, piping/pumping, screening/crushing, hoppers, bins, and chutes.
Support design delivery across both process and non
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process infrastructure.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
10+ years’ mechanical design experience in minerals or heavy industry.
Strong understanding of mechanical principles, mining equipment, chute design, and safety requirements.
Proficient with 2D/3D CAD tools (MicroStation, Smart3D Plant, AutoCAD).
Knowledge of relevant standards, Building Codes, and regulatory requirements.
Experienced in BIM/DE workflows and model coordination.
Strong communicator to lead design discussions and collaborate with teams.
Proactive, detail
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focused, and committed to ongoing development
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Only candidates with
the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)
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Please apply directly to this advertisement or send your updated CV/resume and contact details to
waikeong.lau@airswift.com
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