As Mineral Technologies continues to expand its global footprint and product offerings, we have an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager – Hydrocyclone Equipment to join our team. This is a high-impact role where you'll take ownership of a globally recognised product portfolio, influencing its strategy, innovation, commercial performance, and long-term success.
Working across Business Development, Process Technology Development (R&D), Metallurgical Services, and Manufacturing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our hydrocyclone technology. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with commercial thinking and wants to make a tangible impact on customers and operations around the world.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure hydrocyclone product design, manufacture, and delivery align with WHS, environmental, and risk management requirements.
- Drive product strategy and lifecycle management to maintain a competitive and market-leading portfolio.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, reliability, wear life, and cost competitiveness.
- Act as the global product champion and key technical-commercial leader for hydrocyclone equipment.
- Monitor customer, industry, and competitor trends to guide innovation and development priorities.
- Collaborate with Business Development and service teams to enhance aftersales offerings and customer value.
- Ensure laboratory and testing capabilities supporting hydrocyclone products remain fit for purpose and aligned with future requirements.
Mineral Technologies, a subsidiary of Downer, is a global leader in fine mineral processing solutions. For more than 80 years, we have partnered with mining operations around the world to deliver innovative, efficient, and sustainable process solutions.
Our technologies help produce the minerals that enable everyday products including paint, ceramics, glass, steel, sunscreen, cosmetics, and more. With operations across Australia, India, Africa, North America, and South America, we combine world-class engineering, metallurgical expertise, equipment manufacturing, and technical services to solve complex customer challenges and drive industry innovation.
About You
You are a technically credible and commercially minded professional who thrives on influencing product direction, leading innovation, and working collaboratively across global teams. You are passionate about delivering customer value and can translate complex technical concepts into practical business outcomes.
To be successful, you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Process, or Metallurgical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Strong experience within mineral processing, mining, or related equipment markets
- Experience in product management, product development, technical leadership, or technology-focused roles
- Exposure to hydrocyclone technology and classification circuits (highly regarded)
- A customer-focused mindset with the ability to identify market opportunities and drive product growth
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and commercial environments
- Availability to travel as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration package
- Access to Downer Group employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
- Opportunity to influence a globally recognised product portfolio
- Personalised career development and growth within an industry-leading organisation
- Ongoing training, mentoring, and leadership support
- A collaborative, innovative, and safety-focused culture
- The opportunity to work with experts across engineering, metallurgy, manufacturing, and product development
- Career-enhancing opportunity within a successful ASX-listed organisation
As an employer that embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
To join the Mineral Technologies team, please select "Apply Now".
We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.
