Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Location: EMEA, United Kingdom, Slough

Ref: JOHNCRANEEMEA01892

Division: John Crane

Job Function: Research Development



We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Slough based Research & Development team on a permanent basis (hybrid).

You will be joining a team specifically responsible for Dry Gas Seal development projects, you have involvement throughout the entire product development lifecycle from concept to execution of new and innovative Dry Gas Seals.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, you will form an integral part of the mechanical design business unit, a team of highly creative and inventive engineering experts. You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of mechanical engineering design and development tasks related to Dry Gas Seal products which will play a vital role in enabling the team to meet departmental objectives of the New Product Development team and wider business.

Our team will look for you to display a real passion for everything manufacturing. engineering and design but also for you to demonstrate interest in working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders and experience of driving engineering related projects.

It is important to note, you\'ll be joining a team of engineering experts, who are focused on adding real value to every aspect of our engineering and manufacturing operations, you will have lots of opportunity for involvement, exposure to exciting projects and opportunity to forge collaborative relationships cross the organisation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Development and validation of new gas seal products to meet business needs and departmental objectives.
• Develop innovative ideas and breakthrough technologies to support future business.
• Participation in the department\'s innovation initiative - the invention of new concepts, ideas, and breakthrough technologies to support future business and generate new IP.
• Individual responsibility for specific development programs to include the generation of development plans and specifications for standard or special products, design generation and qualification testing.
• Project manage development programs to plan and budget.
• Perform and monitor testing of seal designs, whether as part of product development or for customer-specific tests.
• Support the transition of a product from development into production.
• Detailed technical presentations to customers to support sales and training initiatives.
• Create and distribute technical bulletins, articles, or papers dealing with product, application, or system design.
• Perform mechanical design (CAD) and analyses (FEA).
• Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs.
• Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed manufacturing documentation.
• Supports sales, where appropriate in addressing new business opportunities
• Participates in new process development, qualification, and optimization

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, 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.

The Individual

• Accredited mechanical engineering degree (ideally MEng/ MSc or alternatively BEng/ BSc) with a sound understanding of engineering principles. Or equivalent commercial mechanical experience.
• Full knowledge of 3D modelling & 2D drawing with CAD software
• Knowledge of Drafting and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Creative design capabilities transforming ideas into engineered solutions.
• Ability to identify new systems and processes to drive quality, efficiency and save costs.
• Ability to self-manage projects ensuring on time delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork.

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers\' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s\' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About John Crane

John Crane (www.johncrane.com) is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Fiscal year 2016 revenue was greater than 1 Billion USD (\xc2\xa3830m). John Crane is part of Smiths Group (www.smiths.com), a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.

Smiths Group