Design Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our Thickener and Clarifier Delivery Engineering team. This role is an important part of our business, contributing to design activities and providing high-quality engineering support across a wide range of projects involving Thickener technologies. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and reliable solutions to our clients.

• Leading, manage and provide guidance to designers and draftspersons; ensuring the technical accuracy of their work
• Responsible for mechanical engineering aspects of projects and integration with other design teams and disciplines
• Responsible for producing mechanical engineering documentation including technical specifications and datasheets, and for contributing to preparation of equipment and maintenance manuals
• Manage technical aspects of procurement activities: ensure technical aspects of sub-supplier deliveries satisfy project requirements, meet design standards and QEHS requirements
• Conduct fabrication workshop inspections and site inspections of plant and equipment if required
• Participate in and lead cold commissioning of domestic and overseas projects if required
• Participate in client meetings when required; participate in design risk assessments, HAZOP studies, etc

• At least 3 to 5 years of design experience in a medium to large process industry projects preferably minerals related
• Engineering Graduate with Mechanical or Structural engineering degree
• A thorough understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles and practices including fluid mechanics and mechanical equipment design
• Professional and positive approach with high level planning and organizing skills
• Strong diagnostic, problem solving and decision-making skills covering design through to plant operation project phases
• Ability to self-manage, lead a team, and deliver multiple projects concurrently
• Good communication & presentation skills
• Willingness for infrequent, short term travel (domestic and international)
• Experienced in use of mechanical design tools including SolidWorks (3D modelling and FEA). Provide support for inspections and participate in internal/client meetings
• Accountable for completing assigned tasks on time and within budget

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority – both your physical and mental health is our priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Additional Annual Leave benefit for all permanent and maximum term employees
• Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave of 18 weeks at full pay
• Paid Volunteer Leave so you can give back to the local community or an organisation of your choice
• Active Social Club and company wide social events as your social wellness is important to us
• Family focused events as your family forms part of our close-knit community
• Comprehensive medical benefits including discounted private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Company provided Salary Continuance insurance cover
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical and leadership ambitions

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.