Lead Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Primero is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join its Engineering Team in Perth. Reporting to the Mechanical Discipline Manager, you will work across a continuous succession of minerals processing projects, ensuring design compliance and delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of project design products with the Design Procedure and applicable legislation, standards, client, third‑party and project requirements.
• Deliver design products on schedule and within budget, providing advice on design progress, issues, changes, risks and deliverables.
• Guarantee designs are fit for purpose, considering cost, constructability, operability and maintainability.

Required profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years' experience in minerals processing design.
• Demonstrated experience as a Design Engineer delivering minerals processing projects.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (desired) and strong technical expertise.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering design for minerals processing.
• Knowledge of statutory and industry regulations and HSE practices.
• Advanced understanding of design theories, principles and practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.
• Career development opportunities and paid parental leave.
• Health and wellbeing support, including gym, fitness classes, tennis court, basketball hoop and swimming pool.
• Benefits, discounts, and employee referral rewards.