Mechanical Design Engineer - Heavy Machinery & Drivetrain

Valenhold Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

RPEQ registration fees covered

Engineers Australia membership fees

Job summary

Valenhold Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team working on the VALC drivetrain product range, including wheel motor and final drive systems for large mining haul trucks.

The role involves design, reverse engineering and development of complex mechanical components, with collaboration across workshops and international partners. A strong background in rotating components, gearboxes and power transmission is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• RPEQ registration or eligibility to obtain it within 6 months.
• 5+ years' engineering experience with strong mechanical or product design experience.
• Strong 3D CAD and manufacturing drawing capability with practical FEA experience; PTC Creo is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, loading, fatigue, materials, fits and tolerances, and design for manufacture.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills and the ability to contribute ideas and challenge thinking.
• A current C Class driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and reverse engineer mechanical designs from concept 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 solutions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners on new products and improvements.
• Contribute to root cause analysis, failure investigations and resolve product and technical issues.
• Support design reviews, quality requirements and continuous improvement.
• Occasional travel to client sites and manufacturing partners overseas.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA analysis

Manufacturing drawings

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

RPEQ registration

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Heavy Machinery & Drivetrain

Mechanical Design Engineer
Tingalpa | Full-time | $130-140k + super
For over 10 years, Valenhold has been helping keep some of the world's biggest mining fleets moving. We design and supply smarter components, support systems, and services that make heavy equipment more reliable and sustainable. With a growing international presence and a global network of manufacturing and service partners, we're delivering innovative engineering solutions for some of the most demanding applications in mining.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Brisbane team, working across the development and improvement of our VALC drivetrain product range, including wheel motor and final drive systems used in large mining haul trucks.

If you're looking to tackle complex engineering challenges, take ownership of your designs and see your work progress from concept through to manufacture and operation in the field, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll be hands-on in the design, reverse engineering and development of complex mechanical components, including planetary gearboxes, gears, shafts, bearings, housings and final drive assemblies.

Working closely with our local rebuild workshop and international manufacturing partners, you'll apply sound engineering principles to develop practical solutions, improve product performance and solve technical challenges.

What You'll Do

Develop and reverse engineer mechanical designs, taking work from initial problem 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

About You

You're an experienced Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience designing complex mechanical components and assemblies. You're confident working independently, solving technical challenges and contributing your knowledge to the team.

We're particularly interested in engineers with experience designing rotating mechanical components, drivetrain or power transmission systems, such as gearboxes, gears, shafts, bearings or similar mechanical assemblies. Your experience may come from mining, OEM, rail, industrial machinery, automotive or another heavy mechanical environment.

You'll be curious about how and why things work, comfortable challenging ideas and keen to understand what happens beyond the CAD model. You'll get out into the workshop, talk to the people building and working with the product and use that understanding to develop better engineering solutions.

You'll also bring:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

RPEQ registration, or the experience and eligibility to obtain it within 6 months

5+ years' engineering experience, with strong mechanical or product design experience

Strong 3D CAD and manufacturing drawing capability, with practical experience conducting FEA - PTC Creo experience is an advantage

Sound understanding of mechanical design principles, including loading, fatigue, material selection, fits and tolerances, and design for manufacture.

Strong practical problem-solving skills and the confidence to contribute ideas and challenge thinking

A current C Class driver's licence

What's On Offer

• Full-time, in-office role based in Tingalpa with free onsite parking
• RPEQ registration and Engineers Australia membership fees covered
• Broad design ownership across the full product lifecycle
• A genuine pathway to progress into a Senior Engineer role
• Supportive, down-to-earth team, plus onsite gym, wellness initiatives and regular team events

Valenhold is proud to support veterans and their families through the Australian Government's Veterans' Employment Commitment.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe great teams are built on unique contributions - yours included. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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