Lead Mechanical Designer

Lead Mechanical Designer

Glencore Technology

Permanent

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Ref. No. GT1624

Glencore Technology delivers world leading mineral processing, leaching, refining and smelting technologies to clients throughout the world. Our technologies include IsaMills™, Jameson Cells, ISASMELT™, Albion, HyperSparge™, and ISAKIDD Technology. We combine great technology with a small dynamic team. We deliver technology solutions and complete package solutions, combining process design, engineering design, and training, commissioning, and ongoing relationships with clients.

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Designer to join our team in Brisbane. In this role you will have the opportunity to lead a small group of Designers to design equipment, 3D modelling and detail design as well as assist with plant layouts for Glencore Technology’s range of mining plants and equipment. The successful candidate will work as part of a team consisting of process and mechanical engineers and drafters implementing our design-office standards. Experience in piping, structural design and P&ID’s is advantageous. This roll reports to the Supervisor Drawing Office and is available as a full time permanent opportunity.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a small team of Mechanical Designers; responsible for leadership, deliverables and development.
• Designing equipment, 3D modelling and detail drawings across a wide range of Technologies. (Mineral Processing, pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy design experience highly desirable)
• Leading a Team to design layouts for a range of mining plants and equipment
• Utilising Vault tools to provide design information and templates for the design office team.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Autodesk Inventor
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Autodesk Plant 3D and Navisworks
• Proven experience and proficiency in the use of industry standard digital engineering tools such as Navisworks, Plant 3D, AutoCAD, Vault and Inventor.
• Prior experience in the mining industry and Piping design is an advantage
• A background in Mineral Processing, pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy design experience highly desirable
• Clear, confident communication and excellent attention to detail

Why you should choose us:

• End of year performance bonus scheme
• Above industry standard superannuation
• External Education Assistance Program
• GT’s Culture Program (2-day, Glencore Technology only, course that aims to share our culture as quickly as possible and focuses on fostering effective communication)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Preferred health providers offering corporate discounts.
• Car leasing opportunities
• Glencore Rewards Program (discounts at many popular stores including Woolworths)

Applications close: 8am Monday 21 September 2026

For further information, please email your enquiries to [email protected]

Please note applications will only be accepted via our Careers Page at glencore.com/careers.

Glencore Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.