Design Engineer - Construction Attachments

Esco Corp.; Covington (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Global teams

Regional benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support

Study support

Job summary

Weir in Covington, KY or Portland, OR is seeking a Design Engineer for Construction Attachments. Hybrid work arrangement.

The role centers on applying engineering principles, collaborating with customers and sales, and managing product lifecycle to meet quality and manufacturing needs. The candidate will hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years in heavy industry, be proficient in CAD (Siemens NX), and be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related engineering experience in heavy industry or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling, with Siemens NX preferred.
• Authorization to permanently work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and sales to define design criteria for best-in-class products.
• Apply engineering principles to define, solve, and document solutions meeting quality and manufacturing requirements.
• Manage and maintain system data for mass production products and daily orders, incl. engineering change orders.
• Develop fabricated products with manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to support project success.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally; approx. 2 weeks per year.
• Support safety initiatives and a world-class safety culture.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Design Engineer - Construction Attachments

Location - Covington, KY or Portland, OR

Work Arrangement - Hybrid

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

• Customer Collaboration: Work closely with customers and ESCO Sales personnel to identify design criteria for best-in-class products that meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Engineering Solutions: Apply sound engineering principles to define, solve, and document problem solutions, ensuring products meet quality and manufacturing requirements.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage and maintain system database parameters for mass production products and daily customer orders, including engineering change orders and database updates.
• Product Development: Develop fabricated products aligned with customer and manufacturing needs, working with manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs of existing products.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with internal and external customers at all levels to support project success and collaboration.
• Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally, typically about 2 weeks per year in North America.
• 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

• 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

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

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.

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.