Weir

Principal Engineer - Product Sustainment

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerWeir
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted8 Oct 2026

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.

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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

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