Mechanical Designer

About Us

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 the tough projects with grit, technical expertise, and innovation. Today, with more than 1,400 employees across six continents and products in 65+ countries, we’re trusted by some of the world’s biggest mining, construction, and transport companies.

NEPEAN Longwall® – one of our key divisions – designs, engineers, and supports longwall equipment and systems that keep underground coal mining moving. With facilities in Queensland and New South Wales, we offer full lifecycle support – from concept and build through to service and overhaul. Our team is passionate, skilled, and just a little bit obsessed with big machinery (in the best way possible).

The Opportunity

We’re on the hunt for a Mechanical Designer to join our Paget, QLD workshop. This is a permanent, full-time role where you’ll get to bring your designs to life — literally — with an onsite workshop just a few steps away. If you like solving problems, collaborating with sharp engineers, and seeing your work transform from screen to steel, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing components and assemblies in Autodesk Inventor (and yes, we love clean models!).

• Turning complex requirements into practical design solutions alongside our lead engineers.

• Creating detailed drawings and mechanical designs with accuracy and flair.

• Working closely with our in-house fabrication team (nothing beats seeing your design in action).

• Keeping safety front of mind — because smart design is safe design.

About You

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role (industrial/mining industry is a big plus, longwall is gold star 🌟).

• Tertiary qualifications in mechanical design/engineering.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor (your CAD skills make others jealous).

• Strong communicator — able to explain your ideas clearly on paper, screen, and in person.

• Organised, detail-oriented, but 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 but knows how to have a laugh.

• The rare chance to see your designs built onsite — no waiting months to see results.

• Competitive pay, great benefits, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

• Oh, and did we mention? You get to work with some seriously cool (and seriously big) 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 along the way, click "Apply Now" to get started.

At NEPEAN, we’re all about diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from everyone — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse communities, and the LGBTIQ+ community.