Mechanical / Plant Design Engineer (Fabrication & Buildability Lead)

About the role

Our client is a mining development platform focused on transforming artisanal gold regions into structured industrial production systems across the Democratic Republic of Congo. The project is advancing a 200 TPH hard‑rock mineral processing plant and is entering a critical engineering and execution phase. The company seeks an experienced Mechanical / Plant Design Engineer (Fabrication & Buildability Lead) to convert process designs into practical, buildable, and fabrication‑ready engineering packages for remote mining environments.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical plant layouts, 3D models and general arrangement drawings for a 200 TPH hard‑rock processing facility.
• Translate process flowsheets into fabrication‑ready engineering deliverables and prepare complete packages for site execution.
• Coordinate mechanical, structural, and piping integration, ensuring alignment across engineering disciplines.
• Support procurement, vendor evaluations and liaise with OEMs, suppliers and fabrication workshops.
• Assist construction, installation and commissioning teams, providing troubleshooting and engineering modifications on‑site.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong EPCM and mining plant construction experience, with proven delivery of operational mining plants.
• Hands‑on engineering and execution capability, preferably with prior experience in the DRC or Central Africa.
• Ability to work in remote, fast‑paced project environments and to mobilise to the DRC site as required.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• Inventor
• Plant 3D (or equivalent plant engineering software)