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Design Engineer

Phoenix, USA

Are you an innovative Design Engineer ready to drive the next generation of mining products? Bradken, a global leader in mining sector, is seeking a talented professional to join our team. This is an unparalleled opportunity to provide design and engineering expertise in the development of new products and solutions that will shape the industry. You will be a key contributor to our global strategy, ensuring our products are of the highest standards of quality.

Reporting to the Engineering Team Lead, you will be responsible for providing design, development, and engineering services across our diverse product portfolio, including GET, undercarriage, mill liners, and crushers. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives on managing multiple projects and collaborating with various stakeholders to bring cutting-edge products to market. If you have a passion for design, a strong technical background, and a desire to make a tangible impact, Bradken offers the ideal environment for your career to flourish.

About You

You are a skilled Design Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering degree and a proven track record of success in a mining or heavy manufacturing environment. You are a natural problem-solver with a meticulous eye for detail, adept at using CAD, FEA, and DEM software to create innovative and robust product designs. Your experience in product development and project management allows you to effectively manage multiple projects from concept to completion. You are an excellent communicator, capable of providing technical expertise to a wide range of stakeholders, from internal teams to external customers. You are comfortable with both on-site field evaluations and complex data analysis, ensuring products are designed, developed, and customized to meet and exceed customer needs.

The Role

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in Bradken's product development lifecycle. Your responsibilities include:

  • Product Design & Customization: Provide expert design and engineering services for new products and customize existing ones to meet customer and market demands, ensuring compliance with global quality and manufacturing standards.
  • Engineering & Development: Perform solid modeling, detailed drafting, and analysis using software to support new product proposals from the Marketing and Product Management Group. You will also manage project lifecycles and ensure all documentation is properly captured in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system ensuring to protect Bradken's intellectual property.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure products can be successfully designed, manufactured, and delivered to meet customer needs.
  • Customer & On-Site Support: Conduct field evaluations and site visits to collect and analyze data, provide technical support and warranty presentations to customers, and assist in solving problems in remote regions.

Key Criteria

  • Experience: A Mechanical Engineering degree with 3+ years of experience as a design or reliability engineer in a mining or heavy manufacturing environment.
  • Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in CAD, FEA, and DEM software.
  • Product Development: Proven experience in product design, development, and project management, with a focus on creating and implementing new products and services for the mining industry.
  • Problem-Solving & Communication: Strong analytical skills for problem-solving at customer sites, combined with excellent communication abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.
  • Multi-Project Management: Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and deliver diverse projects simultaneously while maintaining a focus on quality and deadlines.

This role will be based in Phoenix, USA

Why join our team at Bradken?

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you'd like to be a part of team that's changing the game, please apply along with your resume and a brief covering letter (optional) highlighting why this should be your next role and the closing date to apply for this role is 26st August 2025, Everyone has a story...be part of ours!

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

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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.

 

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