Mechanical Engineer III
Mechanical Engineer III
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Job Description
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 youll 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.
John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.
Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)
- 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 departments 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 customerspecific 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 optimisation
Qualifications :
- 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 selfmanage projects ensuring on time delivery.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork.
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 crossbusiness ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network 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 race colour 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.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers Smiths Group plc)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
