Mechanical Engineer

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. 

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. 

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of engineering and design work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures. Engineering judgment and responsibility are utilized to resolve inquiries. Investigate and resolve problems related to product performance or product difficulties.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

• Provides technical assistance regarding product type, materials of construction and design to sales team.
• Provides in-depth training for sales and customers.
• Analyzes product design and prepares documents required to apply product to application.
• Approves layout and details manufacturing drawings to ensure the design conforms to the end user’s requirements by comparing the components of the product under defined operating conditions with technical literature and specialized calculations.

• Analyzes, evaluates and rectifies product failures. Completes failure reports to document observations and recommendations.
• Meets with end users on site to analyze and resolve product problems or perform product installation.
• Assembles and/or test product as required.
• Completes other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, mechanical seals, compressors, pumps, and hydraulic systems.
• High computer proficiency, including MS Office and CAD software (Solid Edge).
• 5+ years of work experience in a similar technical role within an industrial environment.
• Working towards P.Eng. designation preferred.

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com Network, and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. 

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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