Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Rutherford, Australia - Komatsu

Description

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

Joining Komatsu Australia's Longwall AFC Applications team in Rutherford, means you'll be joining a network of world-class engineers and draftspersons as they deliver cutting edge mining projects locally, and on a global scale.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer – Australia and joining a local, tight-knit team, as Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you'll contribute to, and be supported by, the wider Global AFC team that reaches across Europe and the United States.

Key Job Responsibilities

• The preparation of design layouts, models, and other engineering specifications to consistently execute contracts to a high standard and performing engineering evaluations including investigations, complex calculations, and tests
• Lead or perform in engineering projects to develop, maintain, and support components, products and/or services per market demands
• Initiating and participating in cost reduction and value analysis projects in an ongoing effort to reduce manufacturing costs and optimise component design.
• Review and approve current engineering records before they are released to Manufacturing for production and technical publications and providing technical assistance/liaison to manufacturing
• Review customer orders to determine and schedule new engineering to support them.
• Recognize the need for field retrofits for reliability or safety and initiating Field Campaign projects.
• Provide innovative changes to existing designs or conceptual thinking to new designs for CTE review.
• Meet with suppliers concerning changes to or new requirements for their products that may affect Komatsu designs.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering eligible for Engineers Australia Professional status. Advanced Diploma with commensurate experience will also be considered.
• CPEng or RPEQ qualifications would be considered favourable.
• Experience in mechanical equipment design, with experience in medium/heavy fabrications. Experience in the mining industry would be highly desirable.
• A comprehensive knowledge of machine design and drawing requirements, particularly mining equipment and its application will be desirable.
• 2D and 3D CAD literate with experience using AutoCAD, Inventor, and Vault and knowledge of FEA.
• A knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems and familiar with using Australian or ISO standards where applicable.
• You will need to be a self-starter and be able to effectively communicate at all levels within the business.

Komatsu Benefits

• 12 weeks paid primary career parental leave
• Discounts on Apple, Dell, Lenovo and Microsoft products
• Recognition and awards, opportunity to complete recognised Cert III courses, Diploma's in Leadership & Management, and an Educational Support Program
• Employee Referral Program offering a bonus of $5,000 if you successfully refer someone for a role
• Discounted corporate rates with HCF and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with total wellbeing solution provider Hunterlink
• Discounts with Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Kennards Hire, Bridgestone and Orix
• Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown Hotels, IHG and travel agents

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.