Mechanical Engineer – Mineral Processing

About the role

DRA Global is an international engineering, project delivery and operations management group focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry, with offices across Africa, the Middle East, North and South America and Asia-Pacific. As a Mechanical Engineer in Perth, you will analyse, design and optimise mechanical systems across projects, contributing to detailed design, providing practical engineering solutions and helping deliver projects to the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for mineral processing and materials handling equipment, including conveyors, crushers, mills, pumps and associated systems.
• Prepare engineering documentation such as calculations, specifications, drawings and technical reports.
• Apply engineering analysis and design tools to develop safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams from concept through to execution.
• Engage with clients, vendors and stakeholders to resolve engineering challenges.
• Take part in design reviews, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure work meets engineering standards, company procedures and legislative requirements.
• Maintain professional development, training and industry certifications.

Required profile

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• About 3+ years of experience in detailed design engineering in an EPC/EPCM environment on mineral processing and mining projects; experience designing bulk materials handling and processing plant equipment is highly regarded.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and a collaborative approach with a willingness to mentor others.
• Membership with Engineers Australia or a similar professional body is desirable; RPEQ (or working towards it) is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design practices.
• Knowledge of applicable Australian Standards, engineering codes, regulations and industry best practices.

What we offer

• Competitive, above-market salary packages with regular market analysis.
• Modern Perth CBD office with end-of-trip facilities.
• Flexible start and finish times supporting work-life balance.
• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive team environment.