Do you want to make a real impact and help drive a more sustainable future?
At FLS, our MissionZero ambition is focused on enabling zero-emissions mining. Through innovation, engineering excellence, and deep industry expertise, we help our customers produce the materials needed for the world’s progress—responsibly and efficiently.
We’re looking for a curious, skilled, and driven engineer to join our global Mining Products Engineering Department. If you enjoy solving complex design challenges, developing tooling that shapes high-performance consumables, and contributing to global product innovation, this role is for you.
About the Team
As part of our Screens & Feeders Consumables Engineering group, you will specialise in design engineering and tooling development for injection-moulded rubber and open-cast polyurethane consumables used across FLS’s mining product lines.
This is a hands-on, technically rich role with strong collaboration across global engineering, manufacturing, R&D, and product line teams.
Interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for rubber screening media, polyurethane screening panels, rubber moulds, and polyurethane panel tooling.
Execute detailed design work in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Enovia, producing accurate layouts, manufacturing drawings, and specialised tooling/mould designs.
Develop complete tooling packages for injection moulding, and open-cast polyurethane moulding, including 3D models, machining files, and BOMs.
Translate product concepts into complete technical drawings and production documentation.
Ensure all designs meet manufacturability, tolerance, curing, and shrinkage requirements for rubber and polyurethane.
Collaborate directly with manufacturing teams to support tooling trials, process optimisation, and continuous improvement.
Optimise existing mould designs based on wear performance, production challenges, or field feedback.
Maintain CAD libraries, revision controls, and tooling databases to ensure accuracy and traceability.
Stay updated on advances in moulding technology, materials, and engineering tools to drive innovation.
Identify design or manufacturing risks early and recommend robust solutions to improve tooling life and product quality.
Contribute to the development and improvement of global tooling and CAD standards.
What You Bring
Must-Have Experience (Non-Negotiable)
Direct, hands-on experience designing Rubber or Polyurethane tooling/moulds—including injection moulds, or open-cast polyurethane tooling.
Candidates without rubber or polyurethane experience will not be considered.
Additional Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in design engineering within consumables, mining, heavy industrial, or similar manufacturing environments.
Proficiency with:
SolidWorks (3D modelling & drafting)
AutoCAD (2D detailed drawings)
Enovia (PLM – Web & Windows clients)
Ansys or similar for simulation/analysis
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, rubber and polyurethane behaviour, moulding processes, and manufacturing workflows.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across global teams.
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
High attention to detail, quality, and continuous improvement.
What we offer
Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options
Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
Financial support for continuing education
Employee Assistance Program
A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials