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. 

We have a fantastic opportunity for the role of a Mechanical Engineer, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The Mechanical Engineer will support both internal and external customers on a broad range of technical activities, including design, manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting of engineered products and systems.

This role will involve working on a variety of projects with differing levels of complexity, often requiring fast turnaround. You will support the sales network and perform technical assessments, providing recommendations that contribute to achieving business objectives.

The role is based at our headquarters in Slough, working Monday to Friday during normal office hours.

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)

• Evaluate test failures and mechanical system performance, identifying root causes and implementing design improvements
• Perform and interpret engineering calculations, analyses, and simulations for mechanical systems and components
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to both internal and external stakeholders
• Provide clear and concise technical feedback and reports to customers and internal teams
• Support commercial teams in technical discussions with customers to resolve issues and strengthen relationships
• Collaborate with Development Engineering on new product development and bespoke engineering solutions
• Work closely with Operations to ensure alignment and visibility on project progress and deliverables
• Utilise analysis tools (e.g. FEA) to investigate performance issues and validate design changes
• Produce conceptual and detailed CAD designs to communicate engineering solutions and modifications
• Provide technical support to customer queries and applications
• Maintain professional standards through effective communication and stakeholder engagement

• Relevant work experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Experience with: Rotating Equipment, precision engineering, forensic analysis, the oil & gas industry would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in failure analysis and root cause analysis will prove advantageous.
• Ability to read P&ID, General Arrangement and detail drawings.
• Awareness and general knowledge of controls, control systems and instrumentation.
• Able to create and work to a plan, delivering on time and to expectations.
• Can work independently and drive team goals forward.
• Ability to conduct and lead meetings.
• Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness.

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, Women@Work 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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