Smiths Group
Energy and process industries
MechanicalEngineer
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“Mechanical Engineer at Smiths Group. Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Product development, Failure analysis. Perform engineering and design tasks. Resolve customer inquiries”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Troubleshooting; Failure analysis
Work hands on with equipment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years of related experience, Working knowledge of CAD, 3D modelling & 2D drawing software, Experience with FEA software, Ability to work hands on with equipment
Nice to Have
Experience working with rotating equipment
What You'll Do.
Perform engineering and design tasks
Resolve customer inquiries
Review application requests
Select standard products
Apply special products
Generate engineering proposals
Generate specifications
Determine cost-effective materials
Perform seal calculations
Perform fluid control calculations
Perform couplings calculations
Perform other engineering calculations
Provide applications guidance
Prepare material specifications
Prepare product specifications
Perform field troubleshooting
Perform failure analysis
Approve fabricated parts
Reject fabricated parts
Support product transition
Create test specifications
Perform product assembly
Perform product disassembly
Install products on test rigs
Manage seal test projects
Perform seal test projects
Monitor seal test projects
Evaluate test results
Prepare seal components
Lapping and polishing
Perform CAD design work
Maintain test facilities
Support practical training
Support customer visits
Support customer witness tests
Contribute to quality reporting
Contribute to CAR process
Maintain safe working environment
Follow HSE procedures
Perform risk assessments
Promote continuous improvement
Maintain efficient working environment
Deliver technical presentations
Deliver technical training
Manage personal workload
Forecast job lead-times
Raise Engineering Change Notice
Process Engineering Change Notice
Approve Engineering Change Notice
Maintain engineering databases
Provide technical support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross functional teams; Provide feedback to stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Self-manage projects, Ensure on time delivery
Full Job Description
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. Under direct or indirect supervision performs a variety of engineering and design tasks requiring application of standard techniques and procedures. Uses engineering judgment and responsibility to resolve customer inquiries. * Review & processing of application requests. * Following standard techniques and procedures, selection / application of standard or special products to meet customers' needs, including seals, fluid control products, couplings, filters, bearings. * Generation of engineering proposals / specifications for standard or special products, including determining cost-effective materials for production. * Seal calculations (including leakage calculations, heat generation, balance temp, flow rates etc.) * More advanced use of CSTEDY & similar tools for in-depth design analysis. * Fluid control calculations as required * Couplings calculations as required * Other engineering calculations as required * Provide applications guid
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