PReng Mechanical Design

A leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in FEA, DEM and mining equipment design to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Pr Eng registered Mechanical Engineer who combines advanced design and simulation expertise with practical mining site experience .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute mechanical design projects from concept through to detailed design and implementation.
• Develop and optimise mining equipment and mechanical systems using advanced engineering principles.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations.
• Develop engineering models and simulations using ANSYS and preferably Rocky DEM .
• Analyse structural integrity, loading conditions, stress, deformation, fatigue and equipment performance.
• Translate simulation and analysis results into practical design improvements.
• Produce and review detailed engineering drawings, calculations and technical specifications.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, fabricators and site personnel.
• Conduct site assessments, inspections, troubleshooting and technical investigations.
• Provide engineering support during fabrication, installation, commissioning and operation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, specifications and safety requirements.
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations and engineering documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and project meetings.
• Apply practical mining experience to ensure designs are robust, maintainable and fit for purpose.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• Ideally 2835 years of age , with the maturity and technical capability required for a senior design position.
• Proven experience specialising in mechanical design and engineering analysis .
• Strong practical experience in FEA and DEM .
• Experience with ANSYS is essential/preferred.
• Experience with Rocky DEM will be highly advantageous.
• Mining industry experience is essential.
• Proven practical site experience within mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, loads and structural behaviour.
• Ability to interpret

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