Design Engineer

Location: Burswood, Australia

Department: Marketing & Technology

Who We Are:

Bradken is equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society.

As our Design Engineer, you'll be joining a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of wear products and services for mining equipment.

With 3,000 team members worldwide and a bold goal of carbon neutrality by 2030, you’ll be part of a diverse team driving innovation, accuracy and service excellence.

Role Purpose & Contribution:

The Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing products and engineering solutions that support Bradken’s Mineral Processing portfolio, with a primary focus on fixed plant equipment, particularly chute and associated equipment design.

This position works closely with internal teams and customers to translate operational needs into engineering solutions. It also supports sales and manufacturing by providing technical expertise, improving product performance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Engineering

• Design and engineer new products, as well as modify existing products to improve performance and reliability.
• Develop detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and engineering documentation to support manufacturing and product deployment.
• Apply analysis and simulation techniques where required to validate designs and ensure performance outcomes.

Technical Support & Customer Engagement

• Provide technical support to internal stakeholders, including sales and manufacturing teams, to ensure successful product delivery.
• Engage with customers to understand operational challenges and translate these into practical engineering solutions.
• Attend site visits to support product installation, conduct inspections, and assess product performance.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve product design, performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Capture and maintain engineering knowledge and intellectual property to support ongoing product development.

Documentation & Quality Compliance

• Prepare and review technical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with engineering standards.
• Ensure all designs align with relevant Australian and international quality and manufacturing standards.
• Manage document control processes to support manufacturing, sales, and product lifecycle management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Support the transition of new or updated designs into production, ensuring smooth implementation.
• Assist in coordinating design changes, including product updates and component transitions.

About You

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering may be considered with relevant industry experience.

Experience

• Experience in product design within a mining, mineral processing, or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability to develop practical and effective engineering solutions.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering outcomes.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software, including 3D modelling and 2D drafting (preferably Siemens NX or similar).
• Experience or familiarity with engineering analysis tools such as FEA (e.g., ANSYS) or DEM (desirable).
• Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter (desirable).
• Familiarity with 3D scanning and reverse engineering tools such as Geomagic (desirable).

Knowledge & Capability

• Knowledge of mineral processing equipment, material handling systems, or similar industries (desirable).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and production techniques.
• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001 and engineering standards.
• Awareness of safety standards and compliance requirements in engineering environments

This role is based in Burswood, WA

If you’re ready to step into a role where strategy meets execution and leadership drives results, we’d love to hear from you.

Be challenged. Be inspired. Be heard. Apply now and lead a team that builds with pride, safety, and purpose.

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 are interested in joining a team that is making a significant impact in the industry, we invite you to submit your application, along with your resume and a concise cover letter outlining why this position aligns with your career aspirations. Please note that the closing date for applications is April 16, 2026.

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Prior to commencing employment, candidates will be required to complete a psychometric assessment, and a pre-employment medical examination, which includes drug and alcohol testing.

WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO APPROACHES FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible work environment for our employees, as we believe that remarkable outcomes arise when individuals are empowered to express their authentic selves in their work. All employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.