We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer (Piping) to lead the mechanical discipline on a major EPCM lithium processing project in Germany.
This is a key leadership position responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and execution of complex mechanical design work.

YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER (PIPING) WITH THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Eligible to use the professional title of “Ingenieur” or “Ingenieurin” in Germany.
• At least 15 years of engineering experience within heavy industry environments.
• Significant experience in mechanical and piping systems in minerals or chemical processing plants.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and interface across disciplines.
• Experience with Plant piping design package, e.g. Plant3D, SmartPlant 3D
• Proficiency in MS Office, with added value from MS Access and MS Project experience.

• Design Leadership: Supervise mechanical/piping design activities, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Discipline Integration: Collaborate across project teams to align mechanical design with construction and commissioning phases.
• Engineering Oversight: Review and approve mechanical design methods, layouts, material specifications, and ensure compliance with project standards.
• Problem Solving: Provide expert input on technically complex challenges and contribute to the development of project engineering policy.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Support technical interface with clients and assist in proposal/bid development.