Mechanical Application Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Applications Engineer to join the Applications team within Slough reporting to the Lead Engineer. As the Mechanical Applications Engineer you will play a key role in providing engineering support and technical selections for dry gas seal applications in centrifugal compressors and related Turbo Machinery. Your developing expertise in high-speed rotating industrial equipment will be essential in conducting technical evaluations aligned with OEM customer requirements utilising our state-of-the-art Dry Gas Seal products.

This role is based from our headquarters within Slough working Monday to Friday normal office hours. (hybrid working)

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)

• Client Liaison: Collaborate with internal and external clients to meticulously identify their engineering requirements.
• Problem Solver: Investigate and analyse engineering issues devising effective solutions that align with the highest industry standards.
• Project Management: Plan and execute projects with precision ensuring timely delivery adherence to quality benchmarks and cost-effectiveness.
• Design Excellence: Working with the design team for solutions focused on functionality robustness standardisation and cost-effectiveness reviewing designs created in 2D/3DCAD ANSYS and other cutting-edge tools.
• Analytical Wizardry: Undertake complex calculations and analyses ensuring the application of the latest engineering methodologies.
• Innovative Thinking: Identify new systems and processes to enhance quality efficiency and cost savings.
• Collaborative Communication: Foster effective communication with fellow engineers cross-functional departments and internal/external stakeholders.
• Global Reach: Be ready for occasional travel contributing to the success of projects beyond the Slough Centre of Excellence.

Qualifications :

• Accredited bachelors degree in mechanical engineering.
• Extensive experience within a related industry / company.
• Broad knowledge of engineering sciences materials and modern manufacturing processes
• Ability to review 2D&3D CAD drawings
• Knowledge of FEA (ANSYS) evaluation of stress and deformation thermodynamic and fluid dynamics
• Project management skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Team player

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 cross-business 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 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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