Lead Mechanical Designer

4 weeks ago


Perth, Australia DRD Group Full time

- Monday to Friday in a modern Perth CBD office
- 9+ month contract with possibility to extend
- Work on a number of projects

You will be responsible for:

- Upholding company values and maintaining a strong commitment to safety standards and practices.
- Ensuring all designs comply with relevant regulations, codes, internal standards, procedures, specifications, and industry best practices.
- Producing high-quality models and design drawings based on engineering calculations and sketches.
- Developing plant layouts using preliminary project data, basis of design, and other inputs.
- Reviewing vendor drawings, models, and design documentation.
- Meeting project schedules and budgets for assigned areas of work.
- Tracking progress of drawings produced by team members under your supervision.
- Managing design and drafting resources to achieve agreed deliverables within time and budget constraints.
- Collaborating effectively with personnel across various business units.
- Presenting developed 3D models and drawings to stakeholders.
- Contributing to project reviews, including design, functional safety, risk, cost estimation, scheduling, and other technical evaluations.

Qualifications and Experience

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering Design Drafting.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Mechanical Design/Drafting preferably in mining and mineral processing industries with knowledge of relevant industry standards and specifications.
- Experience and proficient in the design layout and detailing of materials handling and process plants (full plant layout experience is key).
- Experience with Bentely Products 2D and 3D.
- Experience in effective supervision of drafting personnel.
- Experience (or understanding of) fabrication and construction techniques in the materials handling and mineral processing industries.
- Good communications and presentation skills.
- Strong teamwork, people skills, and working effectively in multi-disciplines environment.
- Committed, motivated, flexible, agile, and adaptable to changing project requirements and timelines.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ashon 08 9437 4400 or via email onash.tims@drdgroup.com.au

If you possess relevant experience and are available for a new opportunity, please submit your resume by clicking APPLY.

DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.

DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.

Incredible opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Designer to work in a high-performing projects team.

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