Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership, governance, and strategic direction for mechanical engineering across global mineral processing projects.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Design Authority)
Builds
Wet mechanical and process plant designs, pumping systems, piping networks, and slurry handling infrastructure for mining clients.
Domain
Mining and minerals processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, full project lifecycle management, wet mechanical and process plant design, pumping systems, piping networks, slurry handling, mechanical equipment selection, vendor management, technical governance, mentoring
Preferred skills
Mineral sands experience, iron ore processing, modular plant design, international project delivery
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Act as Mechanical Design Authority ensuring technical quality and consistency; lead technical governance, design reviews, and standards development; mentor and develop engineers; drive technical excellence with project teams and clients.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on technical leadership