Principal Designer, Thickening

Job Summary

Create a better future! Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable futureWe believe we can develop technology and gain the knowledge to make that difference. We have launched our ambition, Mission Zero - enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining. We need your leadership skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfill our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.

Department Thickening product line is one of the key products in mining processing industry and used to concentrate solids from slurry and tailing management.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate 3D models and 2D drawings developed in SolidWorks AutoCAD.
• Check GA, layout, fabrication, machining, and assembly drawings for completeness and correctness.
• Verify designs for mining equipment including thickeners and rake mechanisms.
• Review equipment layout and general arrangement drawings.
• Check technological steel structures layouts including platforms, bridges, walkways, ladders, and support structures.
• Ensure compliance with FLS standards, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Verify GDT, tolerances, fits, and critical functional dimensions.
• Check weld symbols, surface finishes, materials, and notes.
• Cross-verify BOMs with models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Perform interference and fitment checks for large assemblies.
• Validate drawing formats, numbering, and revision control.
• Support pre-release and final release quality checks.
• Coordinate with design engineers to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain design quality checklists and audit records.
• Review vendor drawings and supplier documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10-15 years experience with the design and development of large industrial equipment.
• Strong hands-on experience in SolidWorks (3D modeling, detailing, assemblies).
• Good knowledge of mining equipment/products (e.g., thickeners, clarifiers, thickener drives, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and fabrication drawings.
• Advanced drawing and model interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for model and drawing review.
• Experience with mining and mineral processing equipment designs.
• Strong capability in reviewing: Equipment layout drawings; General arrangement drawings; Plant interface layouts.
• Experience in technological steel structures layout review: Platforms and access systems; Structural frames and supports; Equipment bridges and walkways.
• Good knowledge of: GDT (ISO / ASME standards); Welding and fabrication standards; Machining practices; Tolerance stack-up principles.
• Experience reviewing large assemblies and heavy fabricated structures.
• Familiar with PLM systems and drawing release workflows.
• Ability to validate BOMs and drawing packages thoroughly.
• Experience in heavy equipment or process plant industries.
• Exposure to mining OEM standards and project documentation.
• Basic understanding for structural steel design.
• Knowledge of design audit and checklist systems.

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