Design Engineer - Construction Attachments

Weir•Covington, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Weir is a global leader in mining technology, focused on enabling a sustainable future by helping customers extract resources more efficiently and sustainably. This role is crucial for developing innovative solutions that address real-world challenges in mining. The Design Engineer will collaborate with customers and internal teams to design, develop, and manage construction attachment products, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, manufacturing requirements, and customer expectations. The position involves product lifecycle management, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective communication across global teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 2 years related engineering experience, preferably in heavy industry or manufacturing
Proficiency in CAD modeling, ideally Siemens NX
Authorization to permanently work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience designing steel fabricated products and understanding of materials and manufacturing processes such as castings, wear-resistant composites, welding, cutting, forming, and assembly
Familiarity with Oracle and Agile software systems
Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment and diverse global teams

Responsibilities

Work closely with customers and ESCO Sales personnel to identify design criteria for best-in-class products that meet and exceed customer expectations.
Apply sound engineering principles to define, solve, and document problem solutions, ensuring products meet quality and manufacturing requirements.
Manage and maintain system database parameters for mass production products and daily customer orders, including engineering change orders and database updates.
Develop fabricated products aligned with customer and manufacturing needs, working with manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs of existing products.
Effectively communicate with internal and external customers at all levels to support project success and collaboration.
Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally, typically about 2 weeks per year in North America.
Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.