
Design Engineer
Required skills
- CAD
- 3D solid modeling
- SolidWorks
- mechanical aptitude
- manufacturing environments
- BOM management
- safety
- PPE compliance
Nice to have
- industrial slurry pump
- flotation
- pipe manufacturing
- mechanical equipment
- polymer
- urethane
Role summary
Weir is a global leader in mining technology, focused on helping customers extract resources more efficiently and sustainably. They are seeking a Design Engineer to join their team in Belleview, Florida. The role involves creating detailed part drawings and 3D models using CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred), reviewing designs for manufacturability, and supporting new urethane machine implementation. The Design Engineer will collaborate closely with onsite manufacturing, purchasing, quality, sales, and R&D teams, provide technical support for manufacturing challenges, and customize standard pump designs to meet customer requirements. Responsibilities also include examining products for quality, investigating design alternatives, and managing product structure design data and BOMs using Teamcenter PLM. A Bachelor's degree in engineering with 2-5 years of relevant experience is required, along with proficiency in CAD and BOM management.
Design Engineer
Location: Belleview, Florida
Work Arrangement: Onsite
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
Design & Engineering: Create and modify detailed part drawings and 3-D models using CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred) to meet customer specifications and manufacturing ease. Review designs and Bills of Material (BOMs) for accuracy and manufacturability. Daily tasks include mold design, reverse engineering customer parts, and supporting new urethane machine implementation. Success looks like accurate mold designs, effective knowledge transfer, and improved manufacturing efficiency.
Collaboration & Support: Work closely onsite with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, sales, and R&D teams to ensure engineering solutions meet operational and customer needs. Provide technical support and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, especially related to urethane processes.
Product Customization: Customize standard pump designs and engineering data to fulfill specific customer requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal guidelines. Assist sales with cost estimates, mold costing, and technical product recommendations.
Quality & Inspection: Examine products at various manufacturing stages, especially first articles, to maintain quality and reliability. Investigate design alternatives and perform engineering analysis as needed.
Data Management: Input and revise product structure design data to formulate and maintain accurate BOMs. Utilize Teamcenter PLM software and other tools to manage engineering documentation.
Travel Requirements: Minimal to no travel expected; primary work location is the Townley manufacturing facility in Belleview, FL.
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 engineering with 2-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in pump or rotating equipment design.
Proficiency in CAD and 3D solid modeling tools, with SolidWorks experience preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing environments and BOM management.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hands-on manufacturing setting, with a strong focus on safety and PPE compliance.
Nice-to-haves:
Prior exposure to industrial slurry pump, flotation, and pipe manufacturing or related mechanical equipment industries.
Polymer (urethane) experience and familiarity with pre-polymer processes.
Reverse engineering experience and manufacturing engineering background.
Experience supporting sales quoting, costing activities, and CNC programming support.
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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