Design Engineer

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:

As our Design Engineer, you will be our inhouse expert to design, develop and provide engineering services for the Marketing & Technology products. You will especially bring your expertise and design knowledge of all Mineral Processing products and help us meet the customer expectations and deliver outstanding results.

You will ensure the provision of specialized engineering solutions and bring quality products to market quickly aligned with the business strategy and customer needs. This role will be based in the Mineral Processing division focusing on the development of Fixed Plant Products; specifically chutes and mills.

You will be a hands-on and solution focused engineer who will perform solid modelling, detailed drafting, analysis/simulation, site based reverse engineering and other technical requirements for product offerings for Bradken and continually contribute to better output that meets the customer expectation.

You will have a naturally collaborative style of working and will build customer and stakeholder relationships that facilitate their involvement in testing and validation of new products, solutions and services to provide Bradken with a market advantage.

Always seeking opportunities for improvement, you will design, develop and customise products and service offering that are fit for purpose for our customers and provide the highest standard of technical support on an ongoing basis.

You are a problem solver who will assist with product failure investigations and provide feedback and opportunities for improvement of product in line with internal standards. As a data-driven and detail-oriented engineer, you will conduct analyses using hand calculations, FEA and DEM and also ensure all appropriate checks are in place for models, drawings, analysis/simulation and other technical requirements are compliant with standards and capture (documentation) of engineering requirements accurately.

Key Technical Criteria:

• Tertiary degree in mechanical engineering or similar stream. (Diploma of mechanical engineering may be considered).


• Experience in the use of Ansys FEA and Rocky DEM software.


• Proficiency in the use of CAD (Unigraphics NX or similar package) including 3D modelling and 2D drafting.


• Teamcenter PLM experience would be well regarded.


• Experience developing new products to meet customer needs is required (fixed Plant, mills and crushers).


• Knowledge of mineral processing, material handling equipment and processes would be well regarded.

This role is based in Newcastle or Adelaide

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 May 10, 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.