Lead Development Engineer - Dust Solutions
Senior HVAC Engineer responsible for the design and optimisation of industrial ventilation and dust collection systems.
The role focuses on fan selection and sizing, filtration design and selection, and delivery of compliant air handling equipment solutions across mining and industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, engineer and improve current dust extraction systems, filters, collected dust management systems and ducting networks
Review selection criteria and ideally use CFD simulations to analyse airflow, dust capture efficiency, and overall system performance
Perform dust collection calculations including airflow, pressure drop, and capture velocity
R&D; lead for continuous improvements of mobile, fixed, skid mounted and 'on-board' dust systems.
Able to run with developing and testing a recent explosion proof range of equipment.
Ensure compliance with Australian standards and workplace exposure limits.
Prepare technical reports,



calculations, and engineering documentation
Collaborate with sales, project delivery teams, customers and OEM stakeholders
Required Skills & Expertise
CFD modelling (Autodesk CFD, ANSYS Fluent or equivalent would be advantageous)
Industrial ventilation and dust collection system design
Filter media selection and performance optimisation
Strong understanding of centrifugal and axial fan design principles
Airflow calculations, pressure loss calculations, and system balancing
Familiarity with AMCA, AS/NZS, NATA, MERV, HEPA and dust hazard standards
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Chartered Engineer (preferred or working towards)
Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience, >10 years would be advantageous
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📌 Lead Development Engineer - Dust Solutions (Queensland)
🏢 Grydale Solutions
📍 Queensland