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. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of engineers and provide engineering/technical oversight for the team.
• Accountable for overall Engineering KPI ‘s, on time delivery and quality.
• Responsible for engineering deliverables of team including repair drawings, processes or instructions while maintaining quality.
• Drive knowledge and information sharing across the global teams.
• Drive team and departmental enablement projects.
• Training and development of team.
• Review & processing of stakeholder Project Requests.
• Follow standard application & design engineering techniques and procedures to select, apply, design and draft wet seal products to repair or replace seals.
• Where necessary, liaise with Global Engineering Product Groups and other SMEs to provide ‘Right first time’ design solutions.
• Perform or verify basic engineering calculations as required to validate design or create new designs. Familiarity with web calcs an advantage.
• Provide engineering support post assembly or installation as required.
• Basic use of FEA tools like CSTEDY & similar tools for simple design analysis an advantage.
• Design of wet seal products using 2 & 3D CAD techniques necessary (Solid Edge preferred).
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly techniques required.

Key Individual Accountabilities:

• Drive and track performance in applications engineering (Orders and Proposals)
• Smiths Excellence System Tier Reporting
• Ensure Regional Engineering drives use of Automatization.
• Meet ‘People’ objectives including Staff Attrition, Talent Development, Diversity, and support My Say and the Smiths Leadership Behaviours.

• Bachelors in engineering (Preferably Mechanical / chemical / Industrial / Production) with relevant typical experience of 8+ years in engineering.
• Supervision or people management experience preferred. Typically, 2+ years (Grade will be based on candidate knowledge, experience etc.).
• Strong mechanical seal design and application knowledge along with seal systems and plans.
• Sound engineering knowledge in areas including design, materials, fluid mechanics and engineering drawings.
• Pump and process plant knowledge is an advantage.
• Knowledge of competitor products is an advantage.
• An ability to work in an international environment with functional teams spread over various regions.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven work environment, attention to detail, and multitasking are essential.
• Self-starter and highly motivated to achieve results with limited direct supervision.
• Excellent people skills and proven ability to lead a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, a proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience of reverse engineering an advantage in terms of drawing/design work but also hands on measurement techniques.

Why John Crane?

• Global Impact: As part of John Crane, a division of Smiths Group, you will contribute to cutting-edge sealing solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability across critical industries worldwide.
• Career Growth: Unlock opportunities for professional development and career advancement within John Crane and the broader Smiths Group, fostering continuous learning and growth.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged, and your expertise is valued in shaping the future of sealing technology.

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.

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