Job Title: Head of Screening Technology
Weir Minerals
Location: Eight Mile Plains/ Artarmon
Purpose of Role:
Weir Minerals is seeking a visionary and technically astute Head of Screening Technology to lead the strategic and technical direction of our Vibrating Screen and Feeder product line. This is a pivotal leadership role within our Division Technology team, driving innovation, product excellence, and customer value across global markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
- Lead Innovation: Own the product definition and, as being the design authority, drive the development of cutting-edge screening technologies
- Deliver Results: Oversee product roadmaps, customer projects, and ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery.
- Collaborate Globally: Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, commercial, and product management teams.
- Drive Excellence: Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all engineering and project activities.
- Inspire Teams: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and technologists, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s/PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in minerals processing, comminution, or vibrating screen technology
- Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, project management, and technical problem-solving
- Familiarity with SHE standards, FMEA, DFMA, and engineering best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software; experience with NPI, APQP, and product lifecycle processes
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.
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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