Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - Plant Layout

Weir Minerals
Bengaluru
Onsite

Drive innovative plant layout designs for cutting-edge mineral processing projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize space, safety, and performance.

The successful candidate must be based in Bangalore or willing to relocate.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to Weir’s zero-harm behaviors in support of the drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Develop Prebid & detailed layout designs for comminution, mineral processing, sand washing or other similar plants using the process flow sheets. Ensuring optimal use of space and resources.
• Design the layout in compliance with the contract specific requirements
• Collaborate with process engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the layout meets all technical and safety requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews with electrical, structural, process & other stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records of all layout designs and modifications.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years’ experience delivering medium to large-scale projects.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, UG NX, SketchUp, Tekla) and familiarity with PLM systems and review tools like Navisworks.
• Understanding of mineral processing equipment, plant utilities (bins, chutes), and installation, maintenance, and accessibility guidelines.
• Ability to design layouts in line with regional codes and standards, prioritising safety and ergonomic principles.
• Skilled in evaluating existing designs, proposing optimizations, and resolving layout challenges during design and construction phases.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

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. 
 

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