Design Mechanical Engineer

The Opportunity

At Mineral Technologies, we are seeking a Design Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering and Projects team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high quality mechanical engineering design solutions and technical support across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Working closely with Lead Engineers, Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction and commissioning. This is an exciting opportunity for an early career engineer looking to further develop their technical capability while working on complex and rewarding projects. 

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Approximately 2 to 5 years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally within a design, project delivery, consulting or industrial environment
• Sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles, design standards and engineering documentation requirements
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, datasheets, material take offs and technical documentation
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Working knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and safety management systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving capability with a commitment to quality outcomes
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn, develop and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting procurement activities, vendor engagement, construction and commissioning activities will be highly regarded. 

What We Offer

At Downer, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects and industries
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• The opportunity to work for an organisation committed to safety, innovation and operational excellence
• A strong culture focused on Zero Harm and employee wellbeing

About Mineral Technologies

Mineral Technologies, a subsidiary of Downer, is renowned as the world’s most relied upon fine mineral processing solutions provider. For more than 80 years we have partnered with customers in mining operations to deliver innovative, cost-effective process solutions for a wide range of fine minerals. 

Our teams help customers to produce quality mineral products that are used to manufacture everyday items including paint, ceramics, glass, steel making, sunscreen, cosmetics and much more. Recognised for our expertise, we employ a skilled and diverse workforce delivering metallurgical testing, equipment manufacturing and engineering solutions. Our teams are based in key mining regions across Australia, India, Africa, North and South America.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit your application. Please include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

We encourage applications from candidates who are passionate about engineering excellence, safety and delivering positive outcomes for our customers.

Disclaimer

Please note that applications will only be accepted via our online recruitment system.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Downer or its employees will become the property of Downer, and Downer reserves the right to contact and engage the candidate without obligation to the agency.