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Conveyor Products and Solutions, part of the Fenner Conveyors group, is an Australian manufacturer specialising in high quality conveyor rollers, idlers, pulleys and associated bulk materials handling components. Our products can be found in many major companies throughout the Australian and international mining, chemical and industrial sectors.
We are committed to producing the highest quality products that deliver sustainable value to our clients. We are also committed to leading the industry with our engineering innovation, building long term relationships and delivering cost-effective solutions.
About the role
Our engineering and design services have become an essential part of our solution offering and are increasingly requested by our clients. CPS is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer experienced in the mining and resources industries, with an excellent understanding of conveyors and their design or operation.
This position is based at CPS' Welshpool manufacturing facility to provide engineering support to both internal and external customers including the fabrication and sales teams, along with the wider Fenner group. Occasional travel to and work from our other facilities and customer sites will be required, typically 1-5 days.
This position will report to the Lead Mechanical Engineer and work with the broader engineering team.
Qualifications & experience
* Tertiary Engineering qualification in a relevant discipline (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Structural).
* A minimum of 5 years work experience in an engineering capacity.
* At least 2 years experience working with conveyors in a design or operating capacity.
Beneficial attributes
* Experience within the mining industry and particularly design of conveyors and conveyor components.
* Knowledge of welding and/or machining processes.
* Metal working, fabrication, or manufacturing industry experience.
* CAD and/or FEA experience.
* Practical and hobby experience with mechanical equipment is also viewed favourably.
* Leadership of small engineering teams or directing work for peers.
* Exposure or knowledge of quality management concepts and systems – Continuous improvement, PDCA, lean, Root Cause Analyses, etc.
* Ability to communicate and coordinate between production workers, engineers, technical SMEs, etc, in both written and verbal form.
* Comfort turning “data” into “meaning” via logical and statistical analysis, searching for patterns, etc.
* Good and clear report writing and documentation abilities, familiarity with MS Office to support this.
Tasks & responsibilities
* Engineering support for CPS account managers and major clients.
* Analysing and identifying conveyor performance attributes and issues.
* Site inspections of conveyors and assessment of operating conditions.
* Auditing of conveyor installations.
* Working with the mechanical design team on engineering designs for specific client requirements, covering rollers, frames, pulleys and other components.
* Design, optimisation and estimation of pulley designs and manufacturing.
* Involvement on major project tenders and execution phases.
* Failure investigations, root cause failure analysis, recommendation reports and other documentation processes.
* Flexible work arrangements including working from home are possible post-probation.
* On the job and structured training will be offered in the specific fields required along with wider engineering skills.
* Support for membership with professional bodies and support to achieve chartered or registered status as applicable to the role.
* Access to Parental Leave for secondary and primary carers.
* Get 45% off RRP off Michelin and BF Goodrich tyres.
* Access discounts offered by our partners Apple, Virgin, Ford and Quest.
* Become a shareholder, with an opportunity to participate in the Michelin Share Scheme.
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