Technical Manager - Process Engineering

Shape the Future of Fine Grinding Technology This is not a traditional engineering management role. We are seeking an exceptional technical leader to help shape the future direction of a growing global business at the forefront of fine grinding technology. Operating with the mindset of a technical co-founder, you will have significant influence over technical strategy, product development, commercial growth, and the long-term evolution of the organisation's capabilities.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing the Australian business into the global centre of technical excellence for fine grinding technology, helping define industry best practice while influencing how the business grows and competes internationally. This is a rare opportunity to build a technical legacy, lead innovation, and make a lasting impact on an industry-leading organisation.

Why Join?

• Play a defining role in shaping the technical direction and future growth of a globally recognised business.
• Lead the development of a world-class Process Engineering function and build long-term organisational capability.
• Collaborate with customers, researchers, and international colleagues to advance industry-leading fine grinding solutions.
• Contribute directly to business growth through technical leadership, customer engagement, and sales support.
• Represent the organisation through technical papers, conference presentations, and industry thought leadership.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative global culture.

What You'll Do

As Technical Manager – Process Engineering, you will lead and develop the Process Engineering function while providing strategic technical leadership across the organisation. You will work at the intersection of technology, innovation, and commercial growth, helping position the business as the global leader in fine grinding solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, developing, and growing the Process Engineering function.
• Defining the technical vision and capability roadmap for the business.
• Providing technical leadership across projects, research initiatives, customer engagements, and strategic business opportunities.
• Supporting business growth through technical proposals, sales support activities, process guarantees, and customer-facing technical engagement.
• Building trusted relationships with customers, industry stakeholders, and global partners.
• Driving innovation and advancing the application of fine grinding technologies across the minerals processing sector.
• Leading commissioning, optimisation, troubleshooting, and plant performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating closely with international teams to accelerate technology development and global knowledge sharing.
• Contributing to industry thought leadership through technical publications, conference presentations, and participation in key industry forums.
• Supporting the strategic objective of establishing Australia as the organisation's global centre of technical excellence for fine grinding technology.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured not only by technical excellence and project outcomes, but also by:

• Growing the organisation's technical capability and reputation.
• Supporting revenue growth through technical sales and proposal activities.
• Strengthening customer relationships and market influence.
• Advancing innovation and technology development.
• Contributing to industry leadership through technical papers, conference presentations, and external engagement.
• Building a high-performing Process Engineering function capable of supporting long-term business growth.

What You Bring

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience within mineral processing, comminution, or fine grinding applications.
• Deep technical expertise in grinding circuit design, optimisation, and operational performance improvement.
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to translate technical expertise into business outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and developing engineering capability.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills.
• Experience with fine grinding machines
• A collaborative and innovative mindset, with a passion for solving complex industry challenges.
• Willingness to travel internationally and engage with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders globally.
• Experience publishing technical papers and presenting at industry conferences will be highly regarded.
• Familiarity with process modelling and simulation software is advantageous.

What Sets This Company Apart

This organisation combines the agility and ambition of a growing business with the reach and credibility of an established global operator. It offers a unique opportunity for a technical leader to influence strategy, drive innovation, and help build a globally recognised centre of excellence in fine grinding technology.

For the right person, this role offers far more than technical leadership, it provides the opportunity to shape the future direction of a business, influence an industry, and create a lasting technical legacy.

What's Next?

If you're excited by the opportunity to shape technology strategy, influence global growth, and establish a world-leading technical capability in fine grinding, we'd love to hear from you.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Noah Young on +61 7 3032 2283 for a confidential discussion.