Senior Mechanical Engineer

GEARS Mining; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GEARS Mining is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and documentation of equipment specifications, test proposed solutions, and present proposals to managers and clients. You will travel to sites nationally and internationally to oversee implementation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, 5+ years in an Australian engineering company, and strong SolidWorks skills with FEA and hydraulics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering (Washington Accord)
• Engineer Australia membership or ability to obtain Professional Engineer (MIEAust)
• 5+ years experience with Australian engineering company
• Experience in 3D modelling, SolidWorks, FEA, and hydraulics
• Strong written and verbal communication; capable of presentations
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and SolidWorks
• Leadership experience is valued

Responsibilities

• Interpret project scope and establish design deliverables.
• Assist in development of design drawings and calculations.
• Maintain project documentation and implement control procedures.
• Assist control systems with programming and documentation.
• Support tender development with estimating team.
• Ensure safe design practices and meet customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Autonomy

Project management

Design review

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Mechatronics

RPEQ eligibility

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

Hydraulics

3D modelling

Engineering calculations

Job description

GEARS Mining is an Australian owned company and home of the record-breaking "World's Largest Mill Relining Machine". We provide specialist maintenance solutions and products to mine sites located across six continents.

Due to continuous business growth and a newly release product range, GEARS Mining is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team for an immediate start. The position will work closely with other professionals such as fitters, machinists, boilermakers, electricians and field service technicians.

In this role, you will manage assigned projects from start-to-finish, including design and documentation of equipment specifications. This coincides with testing proposed solutions for effectiveness, and presenting proposals to managers and clients. You will be expected to participate in a team to ensure that projects are completed on-time and within the allocated budget. At times you will also be required to travel to sites both nationally, and internationally, to oversee implementation.

Responsibilities and Duties

Interpret and monitor project scope requirements in order to assist in establishing design deliverables that align with specifications and standards

Assist in the development of design drawings, reports and calculations

Maintain all required project documentation and implement document control procedures

Assist control systems engineers with programming and documentation requirements

Assist estimating team in the development of tenders

Assist other departments within the business who require engineering input

Have an advanced understanding of Solidworks or similar CAD packages to draw or design GEARS Mining products

Be able to work autonomously.

To design concepts to be used for proposals to assist GEARS Mining obtain new projects

Complete work in a safe manner following procedures and policies in place in all areas

Ensure all customer requirements and requests are met in an appropriate and timely manner.

Provide support and guidance to subcontractors during manufacturing periods

Represent the company and conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times

Identify and report on opportunities that may provide an improvement to the mine site shutdown process

Provide continuous feedback to GEARS Mining in relation to manufacturing and design of our products

Build positive work relationships whilst contributing to the team and show dedication to assisting other engineers in work and professional development

Understand the company’s goal and purpose in order to continue to enhance the company’s performance

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Bachelors of Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering accredited by the Washington Accord

Membership to Engineer’s Australia (or ability to obtain) as a Professional Engineer (MIEAust)

Over 5 years’ related work experience in an Australian Engineering company

Experience in 3D modelling (preferably in Solidworks) with demonstrated experience with FEA and hydraulics would be highly regarded

Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication, including creating and delivering presentations

Advanced skills in critical software applications, such as Microsoft Office and Solidworks

Expertise in data, problem analysis, creative problem solving, and design thinking

Demonstrated understanding of engineering and design principles

Demonstrated understanding of applicable standards and legislation

Leadership experience will be highly regarded

Ability to perform under pressure

Willingness to work as directed

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude

RPEQ qualified or able to obtain will be highly regarded