Manufacturing Engineer
Weir ESCO
Nisku, AB
Onsite

Purpose of Role:
Working with manufacturing team members, site leaders and support teams, to improve safety, cost, delivery and quality by identifying gaps and opportunities at the manufacturing site. Developing and implementing improvements, and documenting and communicating those solutions and their impacts to the wider organization.

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:

Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture. Identify gaps and opportunities at ESCO's global manufacturing sites to improve safety, cost, delivery and quality, using process expertise, feedback from operations, data collection and review, risk assessment, and through our commitment to zero harm behavioursDevelop and execute projects to close identified gaps and opportunitiesEvaluation with structured problem solving and optimization of existing production processesDesign, modification, installation and commissioning of production systems, equipment, processes, and inspectionsResearch and development of advanced manufacturing solutions and process innovationsVerify benefits of completed projects and ensure project learnings are integrated into future projects

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering RequiredExperience with heavy industry and welding is a plusExperience in a manufacturing environment, working with operators, technicians, and maintenance personnelProcess expertise with fabrication, fixturing, and material handling processes, particularly plasma transferred arc welding, robotic welding, induction heating and/or work holding for automationAbility to read and interpret product drawings and specifications, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)Experience implementing manufacturing process improvements, equipment design and commissioning, etc.Experience in value stream mapping, cause mapping/root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, hazard risk assessment, network diagrams, etc.Process automation and fixturing, Lean tools such as standardized work, single minute exchange of dies, or mistake proofing, Design for Manufacturability, etc.Eligible and available for domestic and international travel as required by assignments; expected travel typically <10%

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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