Principal Engineer - Product Sustainment

Weir Minerals (India) Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Global inclusion networks

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support

Study support

Job summary

Weir Minerals (India) Private Limited is seeking a Principal Engineer – Product Sustainment in Bangalore to lead product cost engineering and benchmarking initiatives. You will drive should-cost models, cost reduction, and cross-functional collaboration to improve competitiveness and reliability.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in machined and fabricated components, VAVE, and Lean Six Sigma, with a proven track record of mentoring teams and influencing product strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 18+ years in Mechanical/Product/Cost Engineering with 10+ years in benchmarking, should costing, VAVE and cost optimization.
• 5 years in supervisory or technical leadership roles.
• Hands-on expertise with aPriori and manufacturing simulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership in product cost engineering.
• Lead product benchmarking and competitor teardown studies.
• Develop detailed should-cost models using aPriori; optimize cost structures.
• Lead root cause analyses using Lean/Six Sigma to improve design and manufacturing.
• Identify new methodologies and drive continuous improvement across sustainment activities.
• Present data-driven recommendations to inform strategy and roadmaps.
• Manage multiple projects and mentor technical teams across functions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Cost engineering

Leadership

aPriori knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

aPriori Should Costing

Job description

Principal Engineer – Product Sustainment Location - Bangalore

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction and technical leadership in product cost engineering within the Product Sustainment Engineering team, influencing product competitiveness and profitability across mining equipment product lines.
• Product Benchmarking & Competitor Analysis: Lead and execute comprehensive product benchmarking and competitor teardown studies, analyzing materials, manufacturing methods, performance, and cost structures to identify improvement opportunities.
• Should Cost Development: Develop detailed should-cost models using aPriori software for mechanical products and assemblies, analyze designs and manufacturing routes to optimize cost structures, and recommend cost reduction initiatives using VAVE methodologies.
• Quality & Root Cause Investigation: Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to lead root cause analysis investigations (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) related to product design and manufacturing deviations, supporting quality improvements and manufacturing issue resolution.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement new methodologies, technologies, and processes to enhance product value and engineering efficiency, driving continuous improvement across product sustainment activities.
• Business Influence: Provide data-driven recommendations to support product strategy, investment decisions, sourcing strategies, and technology roadmaps, partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Daily Role: The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, mentor technical teams, and collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Commercial teams to optimize product design and lifecycle support.
• Success Metrics: Success will be measured by improved product cost competitiveness, enhanced reliability, effective cost reduction initiatives, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to support benchmarking, teardown activities, and cross-site collaboration.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred but not mandatory)
• Minimum 18 years of experience in Mechanical/Product/Cost Engineering with at least 10 years in product benchmarking, should costing, VAVE, and cost optimization, including 5 years in supervisory or technical leadership roles
• Hands-on expertise with aPriori Should Costing software and manufacturing simulations, with strong knowledge of cost estimation methodologies and product cost structures
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes (casting, forging, machining, fabrication, heat treatment, surface treatments, assembly) and mechanical engineering fundamentals including machine design, DFM, DFA, and mechanical systems design

Nice-to-haves:

• Authored technical papers or recognized by technical bodies or councils
• Active membership in industry groups or subject matter expert communities
• Strong people leadership, mentoring skills, and visible safety leadership
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support

We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.