Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Weir Minerals

Artarmon or Somersby

Hybrid

Support the Weir Minerals business through the effective development of innovative engineering solutions for new to Weir or Industry, Equipment and Systems.

Responsible for implementing and overseeing, the timely creation of 3D models drawings, mechanical integrity and operability for a variety of new process equipment designs and associated systems, taking their development from concept and ideation to prototyping and full manufacture.

The role will also offer assistance with on-site installation, commissioning and operation of prototypes and trial equipment.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate your creativity, take an active lead in ideation and develop concept designs with novel features, assist with turning these new concepts into IP proposals and submissions.
• Take a design lead role for projects, prepare 3D models, 3D assemblies and supervise the production of detailed drawings, utilizing parametric and synchronous modelling techniques as appropriate.
• Ensure suitable completion of the major mechanical and structural design functions covering all inputs and offering quality outputs which exceed industry expectations. Utilising design tools such as NX and Ansys FEA software.
• Following Weir's NPI development process, take designs to the next level with the safe on-site installation, commissioning and operation of prototypes and trial equipment.
• Develop products, sub-systems and enhancements with a primary focus on safety. Ensure designs are easy of use, delivering the highest quality and are cost effective. Complete full design and risk assessments, applying DFMEA methodologies to minimize product costs and demonstrating 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• 3 or 4 year bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with masters degree viewed favourably.

• 10 years of engineering experience in minerals processing equipment.

• In depth knowledge of NX modelling, use of Teamcenter within Citrix, parts libraries, workflow and document control.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Ansys FEA with a basic understanding of structural design, basic pressure vessel design, piping system design, weld selection and sizing, bearing life and rotating shaft design all viewed favourably.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.