About Us Raion Engineering is a growing mechanical engineering consultancy servicing the mining and heavy industry sectors. With team members based in Townsville and Mackay — and expansion into Brisbane underway — we deliver practical, high-quality engineering solutions to clients across coal and metallurgical mines, processing plants, heavy industry operations, port facilities, and the automotive sector.
We pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and our ability to see patterns and solutions others might miss. Join a team that values quality work, mutual support, and continuous professional growth.
What We Work On At Raion Engineering, our work spans a wide variety of mechanical engineering disciplines.
Mechanical compliance systems, including audit preparation and rectification planning.
Engineering design and drafting (including 2D and 3D CAD modelling).
Equipment failure investigations and root cause analysis (RCA).
Development of maintenance strategies and asset management plans.
Risk assessments and engineering control recommendations.
On-site inspections, plant upgrades, and project implementation.
Safety system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
This diversity ensures our engineers enjoy varied, meaningful work with opportunities to build deep expertise and solve real-world problems.
About the Role We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team, based in either Townsville or Brisbane, with an immediate start available. Reporting to the Principal Mechanical Engineer, this role offers exposure to a diverse range of projects including mechanical design, project delivery, and risk management, with regular site-based engagement.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Executing projects to our exacting standards and client expectations.
Managing project resources, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful, timely outcomes.
Liaising with clients, suppliers, and project partners in a professional and solutions-oriented manner.
Mentoring and guiding junior engineers as a technical and professional leader.
Driving adherence to internal design standards, quality assurance protocols, and workflow systems.
We offer a flexible working structure, including support for 9-day fortnights and remuneration for all hours worked.
About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years' professional experience in Australia.
Experience with heavy industrial plant and machinery.
Experience with maintenance strategies and other maintenance systems.
Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
Proven project management capabilities and strong commercial awareness.
A proactive, flexible attitude, combined with a good sense of humour and a team-first approach.
Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, across technical and client-facing contexts.
Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on engineering design and system improvement.
Excellent time management and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
A high level of attention to detail, especially when reviewing specifications and final outputs.
Desirable: Previous experience in site-based engineering roles within mining or heavy industry.
Additional Requirements Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia.
If you're a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy with a reputation for excellence and integrity — we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career with Raion Engineering.
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