Senior Technical Lead – Manufacturing Technology

Job Title : Senior Technical Lead – Manufacturing Technology
Division: Weir ENSCI

Location : Bangalore
Onsite/Hybrid

Purpose of this role is to drive and lead the delivery of the projects that comprise of manufacturing process design & analysis, product design optimization, cost reduction, product improvement projects that arise from the product sustainment & product development team across the product lifecycle and product teardown analysis.

The position will be in the Product Sustainment team with a primary focus is to lead manufacturing engineering activity to support the development and launch of new products. This integrates product design and manufacturing, ensuring that new products are designed for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. 

Lead the analysis, and benchmarking of competitive products via disassembly, should costing or other Value engineering methodologies. This role involves deep technical investigation into product architecture, materials, manufacturing processes, and cost structures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering with an ability to translate teardown insights into actionable recommendations for product improvement and development.

Objectives & Measurement

Key Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities:

The following are the key responsibilities, and the successful candidate will work with line manager to create clear yearly objectives for themselves and team. These will be generated from the business strategic objectives. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Collaborate with product design teams to ensure new designs are optimised for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing.

• Process Development: Support development, and validation of manufacturing processes for new products, including tooling, fixtures, and automation.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimisation, cost reduction, and quality improvement.

• Supplier Collaboration: Work with suppliers to ensure component manufacturability and quality standards are met.

• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys).

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

• Lead & execute comprehensive teardown analyses of internal and competitor products to evaluate components, materials, manufacturing techniques, and cost structures and drive value engineering (VAVE) opportunities 

• Leverage advanced manufacturing technologies and simulation tools to innovate and enhance product and process performance.

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture, promoting Weir's safety-first behaviors in the Teardown lab maintaining proper tools, safety protocols and documentation standards

• Communicate effectively across all levels, using presentations, dashboards, and stakeholder engagements to ensure collaboration and alignment.

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive product launches.

• Mentor junior engineers and interns in manufacturing engineering, teardown methodologies and best practices.

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related technical field in Mechanical or Manufacturing design.

• Proficient in CAD software, particularly Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and other engineering documentation tools.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate in cross-functional teams.

• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Data analytics is good to have

Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, reverse engineering or product development.

• Strong understanding of mechanical components, assemblies and systems and the form, fit and function dynamics

• Proficiency in tools such as calipers, microscopes, X-ray imaging, etc and CAD software

• Experience with cost modeling and BOM analysis is a plus

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience in tear down analysis, value engineering (VAVE), and cost optimization.

• Strong command of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tooling, and cost modeling.

• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional team and deliver results in multi-stakeholder, global environments.

• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices.

• Strong documentation, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to present complex technical findings to diverse audiences.

Core Competencies 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Customer focus - Gains insight into customer needs. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer. Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations. Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.

Collaboration - Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others.

Performance mindset - Sets aggressive goals and has high standards. Is consistently one of the top performers. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish. Persists in the face of challenges and setbacks. Always keeps the end in sight; puts in extra effort to meet deadlines.

• Communication - Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.

• Makes Good Decision - Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information. Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles.

• Deliver Excellence through other – Proactively collaborates and connects with cross functional teams to identify opportunities and provide solutions . Monitors progress by maintaining dialogue on work and results. 

• Builds Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is seen as direct and truthful. Keeps confidences.

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.

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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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