Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating and cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Design Engineer working within the Test Equipment team reporting to the Test Equipment Design Engineer Lead. As a Design Engineer – Test Equipment, you will be responsible for designing test equipment for John Crane’s high-end gas seals technology whilst liaising with our international service centres.
This role is based from our headquarters within Slough working Monday to Friday 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)
* To design, using CAD, and maintain technical drawings and data for testing equipment used on both John Crane Gas and Wet seals.
* To ensure designs are to correct standards regarding safety and design practices.
* To manage the movement of test equipment between John Crane Service centres and storage within the Slough site.
* Run reports to ensure test equipment is available for seals in order book/test plan.
* Support suppliers that use tooling designed or originally used by John Crane.
* Obtain quotes and offload work that cannot be manufactured in-house to the correct sub-contractor.
* Load parts that can be made into the Slough machine shop.
* Support operations with issues with test rigs and test equipment.
* Participate in CI events with regard to storage and process relating to test equipment.
The Individual
* Studies in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
* Previous experience in a design engineering role, with good experience of 2D & 3D CAD.
* Good knowledge of MS Office (incl. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.); ideally some knowledge of creating/updating/maintaining databases.
* Experience/knowledge of rotating equipment and high-pressure test equipment – an asset.
* A resource-oriented person, with an innovative mind.
* Quick thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, 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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