Senior Metallurgist

Location – Sydney, Artarmon

Work Arrangement – Primarily Onsite

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Alloy Design & Development: Propose and plan alloy design and manufacturing activities, focusing on metals and alloys to enhance product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• R&D Leadership: Initiate and lead metallurgical R&D projects from planning through execution and reporting, ensuring alignment with business and customer needs.
• Process Improvement: Troubleshoot and optimize foundry and casting processes, driving continuous improvement in manufacturing methods and product quality.
• Technical Support: Provide expert metallurgical support to manufacturing, engineering, marketing, and customer-facing teams globally, translating complex technical concepts into practical solutions.
• Coaching & Mentorship: Coach and technically support junior materials staff, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the Alloy & Ceramics Development team.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with Global Product Managers and cross-functional teams to translate business demands into actionable R&D priorities.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to support global collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Metallurgy, Materials Science/Engineering, or closely related physical science.
• Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in metallurgical roles, with strong foundry and casting expertise, especially in cast irons and white cast irons.
• Proven experience leading R&D projects and providing technical support to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Advanced metallurgical analysis skills, including SEM and XRD; knowledge of EDX, WDS, and EBSD is beneficial.

Nice-to-haves:

• Postgraduate research or study contributing to relevant industry experience (Master’s preferred, PhD highly regarded).
• Experience coaching or mentoring junior engineers or graduates.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills, comfortable working with global and customer-facing teams.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Thermo-Calc software.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support