Design Engineer

We are seeking a Design Engineer to support the development, improvement and customisation of Bradken’s mining equipment product lines, with a primary focus on Crawler Systems for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators. This is a hands-on mechanical design role suited to someone who enjoys detailed engineering work, product problem-solving and seeing designs move from concept through to manufacture and field use.

Responsibilities

Create and update 3D models, detailed drawings and design documentation; Support reverse engineering, product improvements and new concept design; Complete analysis, simulation and technical checks to support safe, reliable product design; Work with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure designs can be built, supplied and supported effectively; Support field evaluations and product reviews through site and manufacturing visits when required; Capture product data, specifications and design changes in Bradken’s Product Lifecycle Management system; Provide technical input to internal teams on product performance, design intent and manufacturability; Contribute to quality, safety and continuous improvement across engineering activities

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; Experience in mechanical design, product design, reliability engineering or product development; Experience in mining equipment, construction equipment, heavy manufacturing or a similar industrial environment; Strong capability in 3D CAD, detailed drafting and engineering analysis; Experience working with manufactured products, design changes and technical documentation; Ability to work with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial teams; A current driver’s licence and ability to travel locally and regionally; Applicants must currently be authorised to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Nice to have

Spanish language capability; French language capability; Experience with Siemens NX, ANSYS, Siemens Teamcenter PLM or 3D scanning; Knowledge of surface mining equipment, crawler systems, manufacturing processes, ISO 9001, mine site requirements and MSHA or relevant regional mine hazard training

Benefits

Chance to stay close to the field; Work on real mining equipment challenges; Contribute to product improvements that matter to customers; Be part of a global business where engineering, customer focus and practical problem solving come together