Austin engineering
(33 reviews)
Company Profile
Company overview
Industry
Machinery & Automation
Specialities
Dump Truck Trays and Buckets, Water Tanks, Custom Mining Equipment Design, Field Services Support, Engineering Innovation
Company size
101-1,000
Primary location
100 Chisholm Crescent Kewdale Perth WA 6105 Australia
With more than 50 years of experience, we design and manufacture customised load and haul solutions for the world’s mining industry. From dump truck trays to buckets, water tanks, tyre handlers and beyond, every product is built for purpose and backed by a commitment to innovation, safety and long-term performance.We’re a people-driven engineering business—built on the contributions of highly skilled tradespeople, engineers, field service teams and support staff across four continents. Our focus is on helping our people, and our customers, succeed for the long haul.
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OUR VISION 
Our vision is to create a workplace where people grow - backed by world-class engineering, and a culture of safety, innovation, and respect—so every individual can belong, contribute, and take pride in the impact they make.
Reviews overview
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What’s it like working at Austin engineering?
AI summary of recent reviews
Austin Engineering offers some notable benefits, including a strong emphasis on workplace safety with proper PPE and clean facilities. Employees particularly value their supportive co-workers and team environment, while also appreciating the competitive compensation and overtime opportunities available.
However, there are areas for improvement, including concerns about frequent management changes and communication challenges with leadership. The work environment can be demanding with challenging deadlines, and some employees note that equipment and facilities would benefit from updating.
However, there are areas for improvement, including concerns about frequent management changes and communication challenges with leadership. The work environment can be demanding with challenging deadlines, and some employees note that equipment and facilities would benefit from updating.
Recent reviews
4.0
Administration Role
Jul 2025Kewdale WA 6105Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
Enjoying work with Austin and being exposed to many scenarios, it is rewarding when your recommendations are taken onboard to make a difference or improvement.
The good thingsDiverse culture, many challenges and exposure to different scenarios and problems to solve within the fabrication industry. Salaries are good and matching ongoing market rate, reward and career progression possible.
The challengesIt is a fast-paced environment and connected to the mining industry movements and its challenges.
5.0
Advisor
Jun 2025Kewdale WA 6105Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
Good, need more quality workers.
The good thingsDiverse culture, BBQ every week, plenty of work and overtime. Pay good. Good Safety Manager, new to business.
The challengesEveryone one is busy, only see managers when walking visitors on workshop, challenging deadlines, not much opportunities for FIFO role.
1.0
Financial Planning and Analysis Business Analyst
Dec 2024Kewdale WA 61051 to 2 years in the role, former employee
This company will teach you the real world is rough.
The good thingsThe people, there are some amazing people who work there. The bad culture is bearable by the good minded people.
The challengesI worked in the Finance team and it was a nightmare. Managers are rude and blame their staff. (throw them under the bus). Senior Execs have huge ego
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