Senior Mechanical Engineer | Bangalore | The Weir Group

About Weir

The Weir Group is one of the world’s leading engineering businesses. We are committed to creating innovative engineering solutions. Our widely-respected products and services help customers right around the world deliver processes that are vital to society. As a leading global engineering solution provider, we focus on designing, manufacturing and supplying innovative products and expert engineering services for the minerals processing industries. Weir Group is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland and was established in 1871. In India, we are known as Weir Minerals India Pvt. Limited. The company  is a leading provider of slurry handling and transportation and crushing and screening solutions to varied industries, including minerals and mining, aggregate, coal, power generation, sand and gravel, pipeline transport, fertilizer and chemical industries. With manufacturing facilities in Bangalore, Karnataka, and offices across the country, we are able to serve our customers within their proximity.

Job Description :

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

Reporting to the Director of Comminution Technology Group (CTG), the Senior Mechanical Engineer (represents Weir Minerals Division Technology Group as the technical subject matter expert for the research and development, design & augmentation of the mechanical & hydraulic systems for comminution products to achieve the agreed requirements, strategic and business objectives, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Compliance with all defined Roles, Responsibilities and Accountabilities (RRAs) as documented by the Comminution Technology Group for the assigned position(s).

Objectives & Measurement

Key Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities:

Compliance with all defined Roles, Responsibilities and Accountabilities (RRAs) as documented by the Comminution Technology Group for the assigned position.
Complete tasks assigned by supervisor and / or project lead engineer on time.
Responsible for planning their own work schedule to meet internal and external customer requirements.
Provide technical presentations, guidance and support to internal and external customers on analysis of complex application data, problem resolutions and recommendations.
Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external decision makers (key customers and representatives, learning institutions, key sub-suppliers, professional organizations, community groups) to ensure their ongoing support for Weir Minerals Division business objectives.
Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, ongoing improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs.
Liaise with other departments to ensure services comply with customer specifications and expectations.  Provide direction to support teams as needed.
Research new engineering practices and analyze, recommend, and implement.
Travel to job sites of comminution products installation or operation and monitor first hand new product performance against target. Resolve technical issues; make improvements to satisfy customer expectations.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Implement procedures and systems that will ensure protection for Weir Minerals’ intellectual property and deter replications.
Promote and maintain a flexible, cooperative, team oriented, and customer focused attitude within and between departments.
Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology.
Keep manager and co-workers aware of pertinent issues and information warranting their knowledge, action and/or resolution.
Comply with all departmental and company policies, procedures, and programs.
Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.  Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Responsible for Environmental Health and Safety management and policy commitments as prescribed for this role in Weir’s Duty of Care.
Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications

The details described here are representative of those that are encountered by or must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field and 8 to 10 years relevant work experience required in mechanical machine design in the areas of: mining, oil & gas, construction or comminution equipment or heavy industry is required.

High level of competency to include but not limited to, the use of the following engineering tools: SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, Siemens GPDM/Teamcenter, ANSYS, FeeMap, Mathcad, MATLAB.

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Independent project execution experience is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.  Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.  Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.  Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.  Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Requires a valid driver’s license.  Professional Engineering license is encouraged.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Familiarity with good manufacturing and assembly processes for Comminution & Construction Equipment is required. Must have good common-sense based mechanical aptitude, with documented hands on experience throughout their working career.

Skilled organization; oral and written communication; self-motivation; human relations; general records keeping; problem-solving; multi-tasking; follow-through skills; and effective presentations.

Must have good work ethic, be proactive, and have confidence in own abilities.  Ability to make effective decisions; promote and maintain positive relationships and professionalism with customers (internal/external) and international counterparts; prioritize and distribute workload; and work under pressure and in stressful situations and maintain attention to detail. Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.  Willingness and ability to travel as necessary.  Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations and maintain attention to detail.  Must have a passion for the business and the “will” to succeed.

Must be able to influence across multiple functions in the organizations, and capable comprehensive supervision of others.  Must have expert understanding of general engineering principles.  Ability to create and supervise 2D and 3D component and assembly drawings and models through NX and or SolidWorks.  Expert practitioner of limits, fits, tolerances, and computer aided engineering. Practitioner of project management principles

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS
Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as computer and job related software (Microsoft Office & Lotus Notes), NX, Siemens GPDM/Teamcenter, Visio, scientific calculator, telephone, fax photocopier, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle and touch objects.  The employee is frequently required to stand or walk.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to ten pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions, general office environment, and travel situations.  Moderate to loud noise.

When in the field, the individual will be subject to mineral processing facilities which can have sudden temperature changes, exposure to noise and fumes, exposure to dust and slurries that are being processed at the facility.

Core Competencies:

Design – Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Building Effective Teams – Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.