Mechanical Engineer - Product Testing

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer Product Testing reporting to the Test Lab Manager . The Mechanical Engineer is integral to supporting the prototype testing team across various aspects of product testing and equipment development. This includes understanding unique testing requirements identifying the necessary equipment and creating test plans and experiments to ensure accurate and reliable results. The engineer will also produce detailed reports with graphed test data present findings to the wider team and provide insights into key test events. A key aspect of the role involves designing assembling and commissioning prototype test equipment as well as developing new processes procedures and software tools to enhance efficiency and consistency. Additionally the engineer will be responsible for producing 3D and 2D designs of test rigs performing hand calculations and conducting simulations like FEA/CFD to validate new designs. They will also contribute to project planning cost estimations and CAPEX business cases while managing their own schedule effectively. Ensuring a safe work environment and applying safety and organisational practices like 5S is essential.

John Crane is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)

Understand unique product testing requirements and identify test equipment needs

Create test plans and experiments

Produce detailed reports with graphical test data concluding the outcome of tests

Present data to testing group and stakeholders and provide insight on key test events

Create new processes and procedures

Create new software tools

Produce detailed project plans

Produce project costings and develop CAPEX business cases

Develop 3D and 2D designs of mechanical test equipment and assembly tools

Produce detailed piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) for test setups

Building and commissioning of prototype test equipment

Complete hand calculation and simulations (FEA/CFD) to validate new rig and equipment design

Carry out FMEAs on new designs

Work in a safe manner and understand and apply general safety practices

Work in an organized manner understanding and applying 5S

Self manage own schedule provide commitments and execute effectively

Contribute to team improvement projects

Apply a methodical approach to fault finding and RCAs: for both testing equipment and new products i.e. isolation of variables

Documentation: Project scopes SOPs equipment manuals

Salary Range  $USD

Qualifications :

US: Degree (4/5 years) Ideally B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Academic background

2-5 years - Career in Design/Engineering

Additional Information :

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