Design Manager

Nunafab

. Coordinate and direct the design function across minerals processing and supporting site infrastructure projects in studies, design, and project delivery .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timePerth • AustraliaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in engineering and design management within the minerals processing sector, with a strong focus on project delivery, compliance with design management systems, and effective team leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Engineering7+ Years Engineering/Design Management ExperienceMinerals Processing BackgroundProject Design ManagementTechnical Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Design ManagementProject DeliveryTechnical Competence EvaluationBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementDesign Non-Conformance InvestigationSedgman Specifications ApplicationCalculations/SimulationsResource PlanningTechnical Brief Preparation

Soft Skills

Administrative GuidanceCommunicationCoordinationProblem-SolvingPerformance Monitoring

Tools & Technologies

Design Management SystemsNCR Management

Industry Keywords

Minerals ProcessingBase Metals IndustryHeavy Industry EnvironmentAustralian CitizenshipPermanent Residency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and direct the design function across minerals processing and supporting site infrastructure projects in studies, design, and project delivery
Monitor and evaluate engineers' and drafting staff's technical competence and performance
Write reports and manage engineering budgets and schedules
Programme workloads and provide technical and administrative guidance to Design Engineering staff
Support resource planning to meet project design requirements
Administer technical briefs for sub-consultant engagement
Prepare and control the Project Design Management Plan
Coordinate design interfaces with clients' other designers
Manage authorization and issue of documents and drawings to project stakeholders
Coordinate timely responses to technical queries
Identify, investigate, record, monitor, and report design non-conformances, resolutions, and costs
Apply Sedgman specifications, standard drawings, and calculations/simulations
Ensure compliance with Sedgman's Design Management Systems, including NCRs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Engineering
Minimum 7+ years’ experience industry experience
Minimum 7+ years’ experience engineering/design management with a Minerals Processing background
Extensive knowledge on organisation projects and practices
Experience in leading and managing technical/project teams
Minerals Processing, base metals industry experience
Experience in heavy industry environment
Be an Australian citizen or currently hold Permanent Residency (PR) and be able to work lawfully in Australia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible arrangements to help you achieve work-life balance
A focus on your professional development and opportunities to grow your career within Sedgman
A collaborative focus on continuous improvement and innovation in our safety culture
A friendly and social work environment