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KYLE WATSON

Mackay

Summary

Mechanical Design Drafter and Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience designing and delivering tooling and mechanical systems for mining and heavy equipment servicing environments. Proven ability to take a project from design brief through to 3D modelling, FEA simulation, and final drawing and documentation packages. Strong collaboration with workshops and stakeholders to improve safety, efficiency, and maintainability of components. Experienced in Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault, and 3D scanning technologies. Currently completing Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) with practical exposure to both above ground and underground mining equipment applications.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Design Drafter

HASTINGS DEERING
01.2024 - Current
  • Gather design requirements from internal clients, workshop teams, and other departments to develop workshop tooling and transport systems.
  • Create 3D concept and production models in Autodesk Inventor, including tooling for CAT 797 trucks, D11 dozers, and similar heavy equipment.
  • Conduct FEA simulations to validate designs for structural integrity and performance under operational loads.
  • Produce detailed 2D drawing packages and documentation including FEA reports and operating manuals.
  • Utilise FARO 3D scanners during site visits to capture geometries of damaged mining machinery for diagnostic and design purposes.
  • Collaborate with the workshop team to enhance servicing safety and efficiency; recently developed lifting tools to support the HYWEMA Duo Rotator for handling dragline swing shafts and truck final drive motors.

Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer / Draftsman

NEPEAN CONVEYORS
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Delivered full-cycle mechanical design solutions for underground conveyor systems — from concept development to drawing packages.
  • Created 3D models and parametric assemblies using Autodesk Inventor; generated drawing packages using AutoCAD.
  • Conducted DEM and FEA analysis to assess structural behavior and validate system performance.
  • Worked closely with clients, project managers, and engineers to align deliverables with safety and operational requirements.
  • Supported site installations by producing practical documentation with a focus on buildability and serviceability.

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) -

Central Queensland University

Skills

  • 3D CAD Modelling (Inventor, AutoCAD)
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Technical Drawing (AS1100)
  • Workshop & Mine Site Tooling Design
  • Underground Machinery & Conveyor Design
  • Design for Manufacture & Assembly
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
  • Autodesk Vault
  • Faro 3D Scanners
  • Project Documentation & Manuals
  • Client & Workshop Communication
  • Risk Assessment & Safety Compliance

Certification

  • Certificate II in Engineering Pathways – MEM20413
  • Construction White Card (QLD)
  • Certificate III in Hospitality – SIT30616

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Store Manager

  • DOMINO’S Mackay
  • 2019 – 2021


TA / Labourer

  • Watson’s Fencing & Pine, Mackay
  • 2015 – 2019

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Graduated Mackay Christian College (2019)
  • Engineering Work Experience:

          - NEPEAN Conveyors (2018)

          - Key Solutions Group (2017)

Timeline

Design Drafter

HASTINGS DEERING
01.2024 - Current

Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer / Draftsman

NEPEAN CONVEYORS
01.2022 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) -

Central Queensland University

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