Design Engineer - Dredge
Weir ESCO
Portland, OR
Hybrid (3 Days on-site / 2 Days Remote)

Purpose of Role:
This position will play an integral role in designing next generation Dredge related solutions within our collaborative team.

A successful candidate will use their creativity to support current projects and develop new products. The ideal candidate will have a knack for learning and leveraging these tools to develop high quality products quickly.

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:

Understanding & uncovering customer needs while generating innovative ideas & product solutionsPlanning and running experiments that result in product improvementsDeveloping products and tooling that meet customer and manufacturing requirementsWorking with manufacturing to ensure products meet quality, schedule, & budget by participating in first article manufacturing trials, lab testing, and field trialsIndependently manage schedules of internal and external resourcesIdentifying and implementing opportunities for continuous process improvementSafety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringEffective communication, problem solving, project management and organizational skillsCAD modeling proficiency (NX preferred)Ability to travel up to 5% to manufacturing and customer sites.Passion for developing new & innovative products and solutionsHigh degree of creativity and ability to think outside the box

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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