Senior Design Engineer

Bradken Ltd.; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Competitive total rewards package

Safety-first environment

Job summary

Bradken is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to design and improve products used in mineral processing and material handling within a hands‑on technical role.

You will work with engineering, manufacturing and customers to convert requirements into safe, manufacturable solutions and support installations and investigations at sites.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or recognised equivalent.
• Experience designing mechanical products for mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial applications.
• Advanced 3D modelling and 2D drafting using NX or similar CAD.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and supporting products through release.
• Knowledge of fabrication, casting, machining or related processes.

Responsibilities

• Design new products and modifications to existing mineral processing products.
• Produce 3D models, detailed drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Complete design calculations, engineering analysis and simulation when required.
• Conduct site inspections, measurement and reverse‑engineering activities.
• Translate customer requirements into practical product solutions.
• Coordinate designs through engineering review, document release and manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Communication and teamwork

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

3D modelling

2D drafting

Job description

Job Description

Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us firmly positioned as global leaders in the wear solutions market.

About the role

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will design and improve products used across mineral processing and material handling applications.

This is a hands‑on technical role combining 3D modelling, detailed drafting, engineering analysis, manufacturing support and customer‑site problem‑solving. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales and customers to turn operational requirements into practical, safe and manufacturable product solutions.

Reporting to the Engineering Team Lead, you will contribute to new product development, product optimisation and the ongoing improvement of engineering standards and processes.

In this role you will:

• Design new products and modifications to existing mineral processing products
• Produce 3D models, detailed drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Complete design calculations, engineering analysis and simulation where required
• Conduct site inspections, measurement and reverse‑engineering activities
• Translate customer and operational requirements into practical product solutions
• Check drawings for technical accuracy, manufacturability and compliance with drafting standards
• Coordinate designs through engineering review, document release and manufacturing
• Support product installation, performance reviews and technical investigations at customer sites
• Provide technical advice to sales, manufacturing, suppliers and customers
• Contribute to engineering standards, document control and continuous improvement
• Capture and protect product knowledge and intellectual property

You will have:

• A Mechanical Engineering degree, recognised equivalent or Mechanical Engineering diploma
• Strong experience designing mechanical products for mining, mineral processing, material handling or heavy industrial applications
• Advanced 3D modelling and 2D drafting capability using NX or a comparable CAD platform
• Experience preparing manufacturing drawings and supporting products through design release and manufacture
• Sound knowledge of fabrication, casting, machining or other heavy manufacturing processes
• Strong mechanical problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• The confidence to engage directly with customers, sales teams and manufacturing stakeholders
• The ability to work from our Burswood location and travel to customer sites when required

Experience with structural calculations, ANSYS or other FEA tools, DEM software, Teamcenter PLM or 3D scanning technology would be highly regarded.

Applicants must currently hold full, unrestricted working rights in Australia. Employer-sponsored visa support is not available for this position.

Why join Bradken?

You will work on complex, real-world products where design decisions directly affect manufacturing performance and customer operations.

The role offers broad exposure across engineering, manufacturing, sales and customer sites, with the opportunity to influence both new product development and the improvement of established product lines.

Bradken is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and collaborative workplace where people are encouraged to challenge existing thinking and develop better solutions.

We offer:

• Safety first environment and mindset
• Flexible work options
• Competitive Total Reward Packages
• EAP for you and your family

How we hire :

Only applicants who currently hold full, unrestricted Australian working rights and are based in Australia will be considered.

About Our Screening Process

As we work with teams around the world, time‑zone differences can make live screening challenging. To support a fair, consistent, and inclusive evaluation, we may invite candidates to complete a one‑way video screening at a time that suits them. If you require adjustments or an alternative format, we’re happy to discuss this.

Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.