Principal Engineer - Product Sustainment

Weir; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Inclusion networks

Regional benefits

Sharebuilder

Wellness support

Global collaboration

Study support

Job summary

Weir in Bengaluru is seeking a Principal Engineer – Product Sustainment to lead product cost engineering across mining equipment. You will mentor technical teams and drive cost competitiveness using VAVE and Should Cost analyses.

You will partner with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to optimize product design and lifecycle support, while advancing lean and Six Sigma methods and ensuring a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred but not mandatory).
• 18+ years in Mechanical/Product/Cost Engineering with at least 10 years in benchmarking, should costing, VAVE, and cost optimization, including 5 years in supervisory or technical leadership roles
• Hands-on with aPriori Should Costing software and manufacturing simulations
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership in product cost engineering.
• Lead product benchmarking and competitor teardown studies.
• Develop should-cost models using aPriori and optimize cost structures.
• Lead root cause analysis and support quality improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement across product sustainment activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product strategy and roadmaps.
• Manage multiple projects and mentor technical teams.
• Travel occasionally for benchmarking and cross-site work.
• Maintain safety culture and zero-harm commitment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

aPriori Should Costing

Manufacturing simulations

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