Mechanical Engineer

Bradken is equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society.

Our 3000-strong global team members are proud of the innovative solutions we provide our customers and our commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030.

You'll join a diverse and inclusive team contributing across more than 100 unique professions and trades.

In this role, you’ll guide and support team members throughout the entire design and development process, including solid modelling, detailed drafting, simulation and analysis, reverse engineering, and 3D scanning, while also driving enhancements to existing products by applying your technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills.

You’ll manage projects end-to-end with hands-on involvement in solid modelling, drafting, analysis, reverse engineering, and 3D scanning—delivering quality outcomes with flexibility and ownership.

With your detail-oriented mindset and strong analytical skills, you’ll lead, review, and contribute to solid modelling, engineering calculations, and drafting, ensuring high-quality outputs that meet both internal standards and customer needs. Your strength in mentoring and team leadership will help foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

You’ll collaborate directly with customers, conduct inspections, support installations, and provide technical advice with a solution-focused approach. Strong communication skills will support your involvement in design reviews, stakeholder discussions, and project planning.

With a focus on design work, you’ll manage budgets and timelines, support CapEx planning, and use Wrike for tracking. You’ll also assist in failure investigations, design inspection tools, and contribute to compliance and environmental projects.

Key Technical criteria:

• Prior experience in Mechanical Engineering and Industry experience preferred.
• Experience working in a collaborative design and/or engineering environment
• Experience in Product Design, Product Development and Project Management
• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Degree, Diploma, or Certificate) or equivalent industry experience

This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity based in Newcastle

Join us and be a part of a team that transforms insights into impact!

Why join our team at Bradken?

• Safety first environment and mindset
• Flexible work options
• Competitive Total Reward Packages
• Global and local recognition programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning and Development focus
• Education assistance
• EAP for you and your family
• Community Involvement program

If you'd like to part of team that's changing the game, please apply along with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role and the closing date to apply for this role is July  23, 2025, Everyone has a story...be part of ours!

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 and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.