Introduction

Lead the engineering and design function for a leading WA mining equipment OEM. Manage multidisciplinary teams, drive product development and innovation, and oversee the delivery of technically robust, manufacturable capital equipment solutions. Extensive experience in mechanical engineering, OEMs and engineering leadership is essential.

What are you going to do 

  • Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers and drafters across Australia and offshore.
  • Manage engineering resources and priorities across multiple concurrent projects and product lines.
  • Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight across the design and development of capital equipment and customised plant solutions.
  • Ensure designs are technically sound, safe, practical, manufacturable, serviceable and aligned with customer requirements.
  • Drive product development, innovation, standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Improve and maintain engineering systems, procedures, standards and design governance.
  • Oversee design reviews, verification, validation, engineering change control and quality processes.
  • Work closely with manufacturing and project teams to ensure designs can be efficiently delivered from concept through to production and commissioning.
  • Support technical discussions with clients and contribute to the development of practical engineering solutions.
  • Promote effective communication and collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, procurement, projects, operations and aftermarket teams.
  • Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency, product quality and delivery performance.
  • Balance hands-on technical involvement with the strategic leadership and development of the engineering function.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • Extensive experience in mechanical engineering, technical design and engineering leadership.
  • Experience within an OEM, engineered capital equipment, mining equipment, bulk materials handling or heavy manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical design, engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience delivering new products, capital equipment or customised engineering solutions.
  • A practical understanding of design for manufacture, assembly, installation, maintenance and serviceability.
  • Experience developing or improving engineering systems, processes, standards and governance.
  • The ability to confidently engage with customers and provide technical input during solution-development discussions.
  • A collaborative leadership style with the confidence to make decisions and challenge existing practices when required.
  • Current Australian working rights.

What we offer

  • Lead and develop an established engineering and design team.
  • Influence the future development and direction of a diverse capital equipment portfolio.
  • Work closely with product development, manufacturing and project delivery teams.
  • Drive innovation and improvements across engineering systems and processes.
  • Work in a hands-on environment where technical expertise and good ideas are valued.
  • Contribute to the continued growth of an established Australian OEM with an expanding international presence.

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ewan - E.meers@brunel.net

Closing: 30 September 2026

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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