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Manufacturing Engineer Manager Job at The Weir Group PLC in Saint Louis

The Weir Group PLC, Saint Louis, MO, United States


Manufacturing Engineer Manager
Weir Minerals
St. Louis, MO

Purpose of Role: The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leadership of manufacturing engineering at the section and operations level to improve productivity, production output, product quality, component cost, and manufacturing systems throughout the assembly, paint, fabrication, and machining areas in accordance with company policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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:
  • Technical and Process Oversight: Oversee and provide technical support for machining and fabrication processes, including CAM and CAE activities, time standards, and cutting tool solutions.
  • Safety and Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety policies, and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Operational Support and Improvement: Work with Assembly Team Leads and Lean Enterprise Manager to support assembly, paint processes, and continuous improvement initiatives, including setup reduction and KPI achievement.
  • System Implementation and Integration: Oversee the implementation of Team Center and SAP systems, assisting in the transfer of new products from engineering to production.
  • Team Development and Performance: Develop and train staff on CNC procedures, provide feedback, and ensure high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency, while also managing personnel scheduling and special projects.
  • Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.


Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering with five years of relevant experience; managerial experience preferred but not essential.
  • Should have experience in Leading people, CNC Machine tools, Workholding designs (Fixturing) and CNC programming.
  • Understanding of cutting tools, materials (e.g., cast iron, steel), and tooling geometry; capability to calculate speeds and feeds.
  • Ability to operate standard business machines, software (Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes), and CAD/CAM/CNC software (Mastercam, Solidworks); experience with various measuring and inspection equipment.
  • Familiarity with Lean principles is a plus; adept at using scientific calculators for geometric and trigonometric functions.


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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