Mechanical Engineer – Materials Handling & Mining Systems

RGIT Australia; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MCA Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a materials handling background to join our Thornton, NSW team on a full-time basis. You will focus on design calculations, risk assessments, and feasibility studies for medium to high complexity material handling projects.

You will contribute to early design concepts, develop layouts and models, and collaborate with drafting and workshop teams to ensure technical requirements are met on-site at mining and bulk materials facilities across

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Structural, Civil or Mechanical Eng.
• Experience in mechanical, civil, or electrical projects
• Leadership or strong involvement in project control/document management
• Experience in materials handling design
• Ability to read multi-disciplinary technical documents

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigative engineering for new or modified materials handling systems
• Develop conceptual layouts and models
• Assist in feasibility studies and early-stage design reviews
• Liaise with drafting and workshop teams on technical requirements
• Contribute to preliminary documentation, risk assessments, and scope development

Skills

Materials handling design

Feasibility studies

Concept design

Engineering calculations

Project control

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering

Job description

MCA Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a materials handling background to join our Thornton, NSW team on a full-time basis. You will focus on design calculations, risk assessments, and feasibility studies for medium to high complexity material handling projects.

You will contribute to early design concepts, develop layouts and models, and collaborate with drafting and workshop teams to ensure technical requirements are met on-site at mining and bulk materials facilities across