Mechanical Engineer OR Technical Specialist – Product Testing

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer or experience Technical Specialist. This position reports to the Test Lab Manager. The Mechanical Engineer/Technician 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)

Key Responsibilities:

Understand unique product testing requirements and identify test equipment needs

Create test plans and experiments

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

Present data to wider group and provide insight on key test events

Create new processes and procedures

Produce detailed project plans

Help assemble and lead project teams present updates to project stakeholders

Produce project costings and develop CAPEX business cases

Develop design 3D and 2D designs of mechanical test equipment and assemble tools

Check and sign-off on complex drawing and rig designs

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

Build and commission 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; understanding applying and promoting general safety practices

Work in an organized manner; understanding applying and promoting 5S

Self-manage own schedule providing commitments and executing effectively

Contribute to and/or lead 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

Mentor and develop the less senior engineers

Qualifications :

Education:

• Technical Degree in Mechanical Manufacturing or a related Engineering field preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years of hands-on experience in a technical mechanical design or test lab environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in the full lifecycle of test design development and execution.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Apprenticeship or experience in manufacturing or R&D environments is an asset.
• Strong documentation and data reporting skills (logging summarizing presenting results).

Skills:

• CAD: 3D Modeling and 2D Drafting
• GD&T Limit and Fits

• Strong understanding of analysis tools FEA CFD

• Strong numeracy skills a plus

• Ability to apply hand calculations to solve problems

• Engineering/physics fundamentals

• Ability to understand electrical and pneumatic systems

• Logical approach to fault-finding and troubleshooting

• Documentation and technical writing

• FMEA and Risk Assessments

• Collaborative and detail oriented.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and curiosity
• Excellent organization communication and time management skills
• Safety and quality-focused mindset

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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time