Our
team.

We consider, challenge, and evolve ideas to provide rigorous, strategic, and bespoke engineering solutions to industry.

Right people.

Successful outcomes rely on the expertise and specialist skills of people; the right people. Whether we’re engineering structures for materials handling, mechanical plant for complex processes, or digital solutions for CAD, we put a great deal of effort into ensuring our staff are highly skilled, competent, and professional and embody our Right. On Time. philosophy.

“It’s better to be alone than in bad company.”
Sir Issac Newton

Right team.

People are unique in their ability to bring individual experiences, training and skill sets into a group where the collective outcome can be greater than the sum of its parts. That’s how we view building the right team, founded on the value of the right people amplified by the strength and focus of group thinking. 

Our retrospective view on project performance fuels continuous improvement, from client interaction to personal and professional development. We set our benchmark high . . . and live up to it.

Teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results.”
Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

Right values.

We understand our capabilities and are committed to openness and transparency in all aspects of the engineering process. 

Safety is the top priority throughout the design process, and along with design efficacy and financial performance, it forms the basis of our engineering design process.

Our rigorous pursuit of this outcome unites us with a singular vision of the right action, guided by an ethical mindset across all projects. This translates into transparency, openness, and honesty, ensuring our client relationships are built on a foundation of trust.

“Our value is the sum of our values.”
Joe Batten

Right place.

We believe in being accessible and on call, which means having a local team. We’re right here with you. This applies not only to the principals of our business but also to the rest of our design teams, each remaining closely focused on delivering the right outcome for your project, especially when it counts the most.

“The best ability is availability.”
Brian Dawkins

Right attitude.

We’re approachable and value the strong relationships we’ve built with our clients. We work collaboratively with client stakeholders, focusing on safety, design intent, project objectives and delivery – Right. On Time.

“Your altitude is the direct result of your attitude, not your aptitude.”
Unknown

Right tech.

The technology of engineering design is constantly evolving, and MCE is committed to staying ahead of the latest tools and implementing them where appropriate to assist our clients in achieving the best outcome.

MCE’s capability in the Engineering Technology space is constantly growing. We can undertake 3D Scans using our new Leica Scanner, develop 3D Models using Autodesk Inventor, Fusion360 or SolidWorks, apply meta-detail and links within our 3D models to meet the requirements of your SAP or other maintenance planning systems, prototype complex mechanical designs with 3D-Printing or high-precision machining, and host Virtual Reality (VR) design reviews of your project – all the while still producing standard drawings, using AutoCAD or MicroStation, required for fabrication and site installation.

We’re committed to working to your standards, ensuring seamless integration with your existing systems.

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
Arthur C. Clarke

Right for the planet.

We’re always conscious of the potential for environmental impact during the design process, adopting strategies for sustainability and minimal environmental impact in our designs wherever possible. This philosophy forms part of our standard Safety in Design (SiD) process.

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Peter Drucker

Right now.

“Engineering” comes from two Latin words: Ingenium, meaning “cleverness”, and Ingeniare, meaning “to contrive, devise”. For over 10 years, MCE has been tapping into our creative ability to solve problems and devise solutions for our clients, and we’re looking forward to assisting you with yours.

“Engineering: The art of organising and directing men, and of controlling the forces and materials of nature for the benefit of the human race.”
Henry Gordon Scott

Jim Watson

Managing Director/ Principal Designer

With 30 years of working across heavy industry and a background in mechanical design and project management, Jim’s broad experience and passion for innovation and technology are the backbone of MCE.

Brendan Smith

Engineering Manager/ Lead Mechanical Engineer/ Associate

Brendan’s mechanical design experience, including FEA & CFD, practical site implementation, plant reliability, and project delivery experience, ensures our client’s projects are in good hands from concept commissioning.

 Andrew Schwenke

Principal Mechanical Engineer/ Project Compliance Lead

Andrew’s 35+ years of experience in heavy industry, managing large
capital projects and plant
maintenance strategies and budgets, ensures he understands the importance of delivering projects
on time and within budget.

Andrew ensures our engineering design team are on the right path from kick-off and compliant with client, industry
and regulatory requirements.

Sooriya Kumar

Principal Structural Engineer

Sooriya has 35+ years of experience across heavy industry designing bulk structures for materials handling, industrial building structures, and infrastructure for mining and manufacturing. Sooriya also mentors our graduate civil/ structural engineers, assisting with the continuing strategic growth and capability within the business.

Mohamad Hasna

Lead Structural Engineer

Mohamad has 20+ years of experience, primarily in the oil and gas industry. He brings a deep knowledge of heavy structure design in the industrial and commercial sectors.

Duncan Smith

Senior Designer/ Mechanical Engineer

Duncan has 15+ years in heavy industry and plays a lead role in MCE’s document control and drafting standards compliance.

Wendy Roberts

Administration and Accounts Manager

Wendy’s experience in administration and accounts within the engineering field dates back to 2002, and in general administration, many years prior. Wendy’s high level of client-facing professionalism ensures our clients are supported commercially with respect and deference.

Sunny Bomma

Civil/ Structural Engineer

Daniel Smith

Senior Technical Officer

Logan Watson

Trainee Drafter

Brendan Smith

Engineering Manager/ Lead Mechanical Engineer/ Associate

Brendan’s mechanical design experience, including FEA & CFD, practical site implementation, plant reliability, and project delivery experience, ensures our client’s projects are in good hands from concept commissioning.

Sooriya Kumar

Principal Structural Engineer

Sooriya has 35+ years of experience across heavy industry designing bulk structures for materials handling, industrial building structures, and infrastructure for mining and manufacturing. Sooriya also mentors our graduate civil/ structural engineers, assisting with the continuing strategic growth and capability within the business.

Sarbartha (Pritom) Goswami

Mechanical Engineer

Martilette Allers

Administration Assistant

Mitchell Hiscock

Senior Drafter

George Klemm

Junior Drafter

Fin Watson

Junior Drafter

Blake Bairstow

Junior Drafter