Mechanical Engineer

11 Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Spilth to Wealth Pty Ltd trading as S2W Recyclers in Mount Druitt seeks a Mechanical Engineer to plan, design, improve and oversee mechanical systems across recycling operations. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and efficient plant performance with a focus on battery recycling and material handling.

The successful candidate will coordinate with operations and maintenance teams, interpret drawings and specs, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring safe, compliant engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, process plant, equipment installation and maintenance.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, root cause analysis and plant reliability skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design mechanical equipment, machinery, components and process systems for battery recycling and resource recovery operations.
• Develop engineering specifications for equipment, materials, capacities, process flows and plant layouts; recommend practical modifications.
• Oversee assembly, installation, testing and commissioning of new or modified plant to engineering requirements.
• Establish and apply engineering standards and procedures for installation, modification, quality control, testing and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Engineering drawings

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Full-time Mechanical Engineer position available with competitive salary. Work in a dynamic team in Mount Druitt, New South Wales 2770.

• Full-Time Mechanical Engineer
• $112,320 p.a. plus superannuation.
• Work in a professional environment.

Position Overview: Spilth to Wealth Pty Ltd trading as S2W Recyclers is a Mount Druitt-based resource recovery and waste processing business operating plant and equipment used in the recovery and processing of recyclable and hazardous materials, including used lead-acid battery materials. Its operations require reliable mechanical systems, disciplined maintenance and safe, efficient plant performance. As a Mechanical Engineer at Spilth to Wealth Pty Ltd trading as S2W Recyclers, you will be responsible for planning, designing, improving and overseeing mechanical systems and process plant used across the company's recycling and resource recovery operations.

This position requires strong technical problem-solving, plant reliability and continuous improvement capabilities. Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Plan and design mechanical equipment, machinery, components and process systems used in battery recycling, material handling and resource recovery operations.
• Develop engineering specifications for equipment, materials, capacities, process flows and plant layouts, and recommend practical modifications to improve plant performance.
• Oversee the assembly, installation, erection, testing and commissioning of new or modified mechanical and process plant, ensuring work is completed to engineering requirements.
• Establish and apply engineering standards and procedures for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance in accordance with safety and operational requirements.
• Inspect and analyse mechanical systems and plant equipment to verify performance, identify defects and determine opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and maintainability.
• Coordinate maintenance requirements, engineering surveys, design changes and maintenance schedules for recycling plant, storage systems, conveyors, pumps, tanks and associated mechanical assets.
• Investigate equipment failures, recurring defects and unplanned downtime using structured root cause analysis, and implement corrective and defect-elimination actions.
• Support preventive and condition-based maintenance programs for critical plant equipment, using performance data and inspection findings to improve asset availability and service life.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance teams, contractors and suppliers during repairs, shutdowns, upgrades and improvement projects to minimise disruption to recycling operations.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, technical reports, scopes of work, equipment records and project documentation, and provide technical input into procurement and cost planning.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, process plant, equipment installation and maintenance.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, root cause analysis and plant reliability skills.
• Ability to interpret and prepare engineering drawings, specifications, technical reports and project documentation.
• Strong communication, planning and stakeholder coordination skills, with a commitment to safe and compliant engineering practices.

Salary: The role offers a remuneration package of 112,320 p.a plus superannuation for a 38-hour work week. SHAL0002