Technical Lead (Composites Engineering & Product Development)
Technical Lead (Composites Engineering & Product Development)
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Location: Lima, Peru (Cercado de Lima Plant)
Reporting to: Site Manager
Direct Reports: Product Designer, Assistant Product Designers (2), Estimators (2)
About Bradken
Bradken is a global leader in innovative wear solutions and custom-engineered products for the resources sector. For our more than 3,000 people, that global reach creates opportunities to share expertise, solve meaningful challenges and grow through new experiences. Together, we help the resources sector sustainably advance society.
About the Role
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This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to drive innovation, influence stakeholders, and develop high-performing teams.
As the Technical Lead, Composites Engineering & Product Development, you will serve as the technical authority for Bradken's Lima composites operation, leading product design, manufacturing optimisation, cost estimation strategy, technical innovation, and knowledge transfer initiatives across the global business.
This role is critical to preserving and advancing Bradken's composite wear technology capability. You will work closely with teams across Peru, Canada, India, and Australia, partnering with manufacturing, engineering, commercial, and operational leaders to develop new products, optimise processes, support strategic growth projects, and strengthen Bradken's technical position in the market.
We are seeking a hands-on technical leader who can bring proven expertise from mining wear products, rubber composites, mineral processing equipment, liners, engineered rubber products, or similar heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
Please Note:
Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish is essential. The successful candidate will regularly engage with global engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams across multiple regions. Candidates should be comfortable participating in technical discussions, presentations, and problem-solving sessions in English.
Applications must be submitted in English, and candidates will be assessed on their ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish throughout the recruitment process.
In This Role, You Will
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Technical Leadership & Product Development
- Lead the technical function for Bradken's composites operation, ensuring products meet customer requirements, engineering standards, manufacturing capabilities, and commercial objectives.
- Drive product development, design validation, technical reviews, manufacturability assessments, and continuous product improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with regional and global engineering teams to support composite product d...
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