Mechanical Engineer - West Valley City, United States - The Weir Group PLC

Description

Mechanical Engineer(Team Lead)

Weir MineralsSalt Lake City, UTOnsitePurpose of Role:
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for helping design and develop our market leading slurry pumps.

They will be a vital part of the growth of the Weir Minerals product line, working on the mechanical design, structural integrity, and technology support while also tasked with developing new methods to improve cost, performance, and overall product wear life.

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:

Focus Area:
Develop products and enhancements to help with the execution of engineering strategies, plans, and programs consistent with departmental goals

Focus Area:
Lead design, costing, prototyping, testing, validation and verification activities, ensuring adequate Engineering governance

Focus Area:
Assist in the evaluation and documentation of risks and safety issues pertinent to the full product lifecycle - including manufacture, assembly, handling, transport, commissioning, operation, maintenance, disassembly, decommissioning and disposal of slurry pumps

Focus Area:
Collaborate with other engineers and designers to prepare conceptual sketches, 3D models and assemblies, detailed drawings and design data/information

Safety First:
Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Engineering Degree, Mechanical emphasis7-10 years of relative experienceCAD and GPDM experienceExperience working in a production/manufacturing environment and/or with slurry pumps is preferredFounded 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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