Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

Weir

Eight Mile Plains/ Artarmon

Weir is seeking a visionary Chief Engineer to lead the design, development, and technical strategy for our global vibrating screen product line. This is a senior leadership role that drives innovation, ensures engineering excellence, and shapes the future of our technology portfolio.

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:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Drive the development of the global technology roadmap and manage product lifecycles.
• Assume technical ownership of complex design engineering projects and challenging problems.
• Develop and implement advanced design methodologies, procedures, and tools to improve efficiency.
• Lead creation and execution of product testing strategies, tools, and processes.
• Manage troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve technical issues effectively.
• Conduct product risk assessments and DFMEA, implementing actions to mitigate risks.
• Prepare patents and technical papers for conferences and technical publications.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering technical growth and providing expert support.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, representing the Technology Group in key engagements.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical Engineer
• At least years' working experience in similar role in mineral processing equipment and systems.
• Have a proven ability to carry out engineering and develop related deliverables such as technical specifications, test plans, requests for quote, technical reports, etc.
• Advanced knowledge in FEA and ANSYS software
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modelling software
• Advanced knowledge in high-cycle fatigue, specifically in welded steel structures.

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.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

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.

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