Mechanical Design Engineer – Heavy Drivetrain for Mining

Valenhold Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

RPEQ registration fees covered

Engineers Australia membership fees

Broad design ownership across full lif

Career progression to Senior Engineer

Onsite gym and wellness initiatives

Regular team events

Job summary

Valenhold Pty Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Brisbane team, developing and improving the VALC drivetrain products for heavy mining equipment.

You will design complex mechanical components, reverse engineer where needed, and collaborate with workshops and international partners to deliver robust solutions. You will bring a strong background in mechanical design, rotating components, and manufacturing practices, with 5+ years of experience and RPEQ eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• RPEQ registration or eligible to obtain within 6 months.
• 5+ years' engineering experience with strong mechanical or product design experience.
• Strong 3D CAD and manufacturing drawing capability; Creo experience is an advantage.
• Sound understanding of mechanical design principles including loading, fatigue, material selection, fits and tolerances, and design for manufacture.
• Current C Class driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and reverse engineer mechanical designs from concept through to manufacturing drawings and release.
• Perform engineering calculations and apply FEA to validate designs and support technical decisions.
• Work directly with our workshop to understand functional requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners on new products and improvements.
• Contribute to root cause analysis, failure investigations and solve practical product and technical issues.
• Support design reviews, quality requirements and continuous improvement.
• Occasional travel to client sites and our manufacturing partners overseas.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

Creo

Manufacturing drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

RPEQ registration or eligible within 6 months

Job description

Valenhold Pty Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Brisbane team, developing and improving the VALC drivetrain products for heavy mining equipment.

You will design complex mechanical components, reverse engineer where needed, and collaborate with workshops and international partners to deliver robust solutions. You will bring a strong background in mechanical design, rotating components, and manufacturing practices, with 5+ years of experience and RPEQ eligibility.