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

What youll do

- Subject Matter Expertise: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 youll bring

Must-haves:

- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred but not mandatory)
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Mechanical Product or Cost Engineering with strong proficiency in product benchmarking should costing VAVE and cost optimization along with extensive experience in technical functions.




- 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.

Were 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. Were 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.

Perks

- 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

Required Experience:

Staff IC

📌 Principal Engineer Product Sustainment (Bengaluru)
🏢 Weir
📍 Bengaluru