Principal Mechanical Engineer Bulk Material Handling Melbourne

Senior Technical Leadership With Hands‑On Engineering Strategic Client Impact in a Consulting Environment About Our Client Our client is a well‑established, employee‑owned engineering consultancy with a strong presence across heavy industry, infrastructure, ports and energy. The business is recognised for its technical excellence, team-oriented culture and long‑term investment in its people, offering senior engineers genuine influence over both technical and commercial outcomes. Act as a technical subject matter expert in heavy industrial mechanical engineering, with a focus on bulk materials handling Lead and deliver engineering assessments, audits, design reviews and original mechanical designs Design and review conveyors, transfer stations, stackers, reclaimers, ship loaders, crushers and screens Undertake advanced engineering analysis including fatigue, stress and condition assessments Ensure compliance with Australian and international standards (AS, ISO, FEM) Provide senior technical oversight, risk identification and quality assurance Review, check and certify engineering deliverables Support and lead work‑winning activities through early client engagement and proposal development Build and maintain relationships with clients, asset owners and operators Mentor and develop engineers and contribute to capability growth The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering CPEng (Engineers Australia)
- mandatory 10+ years' post‑graduate experience, ideally in an engineering consultancy Strong experience in bulk materials handling and heavy industrial systems Proven capability in mechanical design, design review and advanced analysis Solid knowledge of Australian and international engineering standards Confident client‑facing communicator with credibility at senior level Full Australian working rights Whatʼs on Offer
- Senior technical leadership with real commercial influence Flexible, hybrid working arrangements Market-competitive salary with performance incentives Access to complex, high‑value projects across mining, ports and industrial infrastructure Supportive, technically driven and team-oriented culture This is your chance to make a significant impact in the engineering and manufacturing industry. If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, Apply today. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pxbwg