Mechanical Designer

2 weeks ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Nepean (AU) Full time

About Us
At NEPEAN we are proud to be Australia's leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation.

We have unique capabilities to deliver high value, innovative and sustainable solutions for the world's leading mining, construction and transport companies.

Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility and a willingness to tackle difficult projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation.

Today our organisation employs over 1400 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries.

NEPEAN Conveyors was established in 1985. We are now one of Australia's most successful suppliers of large scale, fully integrated, mining conveyor projects.

We offer complete, engineered turn-key conveying and materials handling solutions for surface, underground and hard rock mining, port facilities and process plants.

Our customers produce various raw materials from lithium, iron ore and coal through to fertiliser and biosolids.

Our Opportunity
To support our ongoing growth, NEPEAN Conveyors NSW are currently seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our Engineering team. This position is a full-time permanent opportunity, based in our design and manufacturing facility in Unanderra, NSW.


In this facility we work within a team of project managers, engineers, designers and fabricators on projects large and small.

Much of the fabrication is completed on site so we can see our ideas come to life in the workshop.


Daily duties will typically include:

  • Designing and modelling equipment in consultation with engineers and senior designers.
  • Creating shop detail drawings and assembly drawings of conveyor equipment.
  • Checking designs for achievable tolerances, clear dimensioning, weldability, and constructability.
  • Preparing drawings for issue to fabricators or project managers.
  • Assist the workshop with design and drawing queries.
  • Measuring existing equipment and recommending upgrades and repairs.

The Right Person

  • A drafting qualification/training
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor)
  • 5+ years' experience in a design role or related experience
  • Exposure to the heavy steelwork fabrication environment
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in 2D CAD (Autodesk AutoCAD) would be beneficial
  • Experience with Belt Conveyors would be beneficial.
  • People with a trades background are encouraged to apply.

The Benefits NEPEAN offer:

  • A professional and friendly team working environment.
  • Ongoing training and support
  • Onsite workshop to see your designs come together from concept through fabrication and operation
  • Monthly employee BBQ'S
  • Family Christmas parties
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellbeing assistance that's free for all the family
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life which also includes various socioeconomic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds_

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