Chief Structural Engineer

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Job posting end date: 08/31/2026

Are you ready to shape the future of structural engineering on a global scale? We're seeking a Chief Structural Engineer with deep expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and proven technical leadership to join our Global Engineering team
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In this role, you will set the strategic direction for structural engineering across our mining and mineral processing equipment portfolio, with a strong focus on Bulk Material Handling (BMH) heavy structural equipment - particularly Car Dumpers.

As the highest technical authority in structural engineering within the GBP business, you will combine strategic vision with hands-on expertise, ensuring our solutions deliver uncompromising quality, safety, reliability, and performance worldwide. You will be the go-to expert for the structural integrity of some of the largest and most complex machines Metso designs and delivers to the global mining and ports industry.

As part of Metso's Global Engineering structure
, you will provide senior structural engineering expertise to support both Product Engineering (standard product development, design manuals, and continuous improvement) and Project Engineering (customer-specific projects, tenders, and execution), ensuring technical consistency and excellence across the full equipment lifecycle.

• Set the Technical Strategy:
  Define the global vision, standards, and best practices for structural engineering and FEA across GBP product lines, with strong focus on BMH heavy equipment.
• Lead Structural Analysis of BMH Flagship Equipment:
  Own the most complex FEA modeling and structural sign-off for Car Dumpers (Rotary, Side-Discharge, Tandem) and Stockyard Machines (Stackers, Reclaimers, Bucket Wheel Reclaimers, Ship loaders, Train Loading Systems), addressing fatigue, dynamic, seismic, and wind loading challenges typical of large welded structures.
• Support Product & Project Engineering:
  Provide expert structural analysis and technical guidance to Product Engineering teams (standardization, R&D, upgrades, retrofits) and Project Engineering teams (customer projects, tender support, engineering execution, and field services), ensuring alignment between standard products and project-specific customizations.
• Establish Standards & Governance:
  Maintain and evolve engineering guidelines and calculation methodologies aligned with FEM 2.131/2.132, ISO 5049, AS 4324, DIN 22261, AISC, and Eurocode, as well as customer specifications from top-tier mining and port clients.
• Drive Innovation & R&D:
  Lead structural innovation initiatives, advanced simulation methods (FEA, DEM coupling, fatigue prediction, digital twins), and IP development for next-generation BMH equipment.
• Cross-Functional & Customer Leadership:
  Partner with Product Management, Manufacturing, and Field Services; represent Metso as the senior technical authority before customers, EPCMs, and third-party FEA reviewers.
• Mentor & Build the Technical Community:
  Develop and grow the global structural engineering community, mentoring engineers and designers across regions and promoting best practices.
• Resolve Critical Issues:
  Lead root cause analyses for non-conformances, manufacturing deviations, and field failures, ensuring long-term structural integrity of installed equipment.

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering. A Master's degree or PhD in…