Mining Materials Handling Concept Designer (3D & Feasibility)

MCA Engineering; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Positive team environment

Workplace safety commitment

Key member of growing company

Job summary

MCA Engineering in Thornton, NSW, seeks a Mechanical/Structural Designer with a mining materials handling background to focus on concept development, 3D modelling, and structural calculations to modify and provide workable solutions.

You’ll support early project stages, identify engineering risks, and validate concepts, with proficiency in Inventor and AutoCAD essential. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Thornton.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in materials handling design (mining, conveyors, etc.).
• Proficient in Inventor modelling and AutoCAD products.
• Ability to read and interpret multi-disciplinary technical documents and plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigative engineering for materials handling systems.
• Develop conceptual layouts and models.
• Assist in feasibility studies and early design reviews.
• Liaise with other engineering resources on technical requirements.
• Contribute to preliminary documentation, risk assessments, and scope development.

Skills

Inventor modelling

AutoCAD

Mechanical design

Education

ME Eng degree

ME Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

MCA Engineering in Thornton, NSW, seeks a Mechanical/Structural Designer with a mining materials handling background to focus on concept development, 3D modelling, and structural calculations to modify and provide workable solutions.

You’ll support early project stages, identify engineering risks, and validate concepts, with proficiency in Inventor and AutoCAD essential. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Thornton.