Overview
At NEPEAN, we’re proud to be Australia’s largest privately owned engineering, mining services, and industrial manufacturing organisation. For over 40 years, we’ve built a reputation for tackling tough projects with grit, technical expertise, and innovation. We operate across six continents with 1,400+ employees and products in 65+ countries, trusted by leading mining, construction, and transport companies. NEPEAN Longwall designs, engineers, and supports longwall equipment and systems that keep underground coal mining moving, with facilities in Queensland and New South Wales.
The chance is with our Paget, QLD workshop for a Mechanical Designer in a permanent, full-time role, working on-site from an adjacent workshop. If you enjoy solving problems, collaborating with engineers, and seeing your design come to life in steel, you’ll fit right in.
Responsibilities
- Designing components and assemblies in Autodesk Inventor (clean, well-structured models).
- Turning complex requirements into practical design solutions with our lead engineers.
- Creating detailed drawings and mechanical designs with accuracy and flair.
- Collaborating closely with the in-house fabrication team to see designs in action.
- Keeping safety front of mind — because smart design is safe design.
About You
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role (industrial/mining experience is a big plus; longwall is a gold star).
- Tertiary qualifications in mechanical design/engineering.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
- Strong communicator able to explain ideas clearly on paper, screen, and in person.
- Organised, detail-oriented, and creative enough to think outside the box.
What’s in It for You
- Career growth with training and mentoring—we back our people.
- A supportive and friendly team that values hard work and a sense of humour.
- The chance to see your designs built onsite — no long lead times.
- Competitive pay, great benefits, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
- Opportunity to work with seriously large machinery.
Join Us
If you’re ready for your next challenge and want to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a bit of fun, click “Apply Now” to get started.
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