Mechanical Designer

About Us

At NEPEAN™ we are proud to be Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We have unique capabilities to deliver high value, innovative and sustainable solutions for the world’s leading mining, construction, and transport companies. Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility, and a willingness to tackle very difficult projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation. Today our organisation employs over 1400 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries.

NEPEAN Longwall ® (a division of NEPEAN™)  partners with its customers to design, engineer, integrate and support longwall equipment and systems. Located in Queensland & New South Wales, NEPEAN Longwall offers the full suite of after sales services enabling it to support products throughout their life cycle. The experienced, committed and motivated team at NEPEAN Longwall have demonstrated their capability over many years to deliver longwall equipment and system solutions. NEPEAN Longwall’s corporate headquarters is located in Mackay, Queensland.

 Our Opportunity

To support our ongoing growth, NEPEAN Longwall NSW are currently seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our team. This position is a full-time permanent opportunity, based in our Rutherford NSW workshop. 

Your duties will include however but not limited to:

• Create component and assembly models using Autodesk Inventor based on technical specifications.
• Provide practical design solutions in collaboration with lead engineers, meeting deadlines and adhering to company procedures, regulations, and client standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding drafting/engineering solutions and ensure involvement from concept to installation, including interaction with in-house fabrication.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal safety and safe design practices.
• Assist in preparing assembly drawings and mechanical designs, ensuring accuracy and consistency, while also contributing to innovation and simplification of designs applicable to the industry.

The right person

• Experience within a similar role
• Industrial/mining industry. Longwall experience highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications
• Previous experience in 3D Mechanical Design
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D Inventor software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer

• Career advancement opportunities
• A professional and friendly team working environment.
• Ongoing training and support
• Onsite workshop to see your designs come together from concept through fabrication and operation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellbeing assistance that’s free for all the family.

If you're ready for your next challenge, please click on "Apply Now" and forward your interest today!

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life which also includes various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.