Job Description

CAD Design Engineer

Location: EMEA, United Kingdom, Slough

Ref: JOHNCRANEEMEA01731

Division: John Crane

Job Function: Engineering



We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and creative CAD Design Engineer to join our team who are responsible for delivering engineered to order dry gas seal designs for our turbo machinery customers within global energy industries.

You will form an integral part of the Gas Seal business unit, a team of highly creative and inventive engineering domain experts. This will provide you the opportunity to join a leading player in the industry and offer you a diverse and challenging role working on innovative new product introductions.

It is important to note, you\'ll be joining a team of engineering experts, who are focused on adding real value to every aspect of our engineering and manufacturing operations, you will have lots of opportunity for involvement, exposure to exciting projects and opportunity to forge collaborative relationships cross the organisation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Effective use of Siemens Solid Edge CAD systems 2&3D in the creation and checking of General Arrangement and detail manufacturing drawings.
• Applying a sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles i.e. associated tolerancing, surface finish requirements and manufacturing techniques.
• Undertake model making (ANSYS or similar) evaluating stress and deformation.
• Utilise Parametric modelling to support in design automation of existing and new product lines.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications & make decisions based on the available technical information
• Design with consideration to the aesthetics, materials, and functionality of components.
• Undertake complex calculations.

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, 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.

The Individual

• Bachelor\'s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Basic understanding of compressors and rotating equipment.
• Positive attitude towards teamwork and excellent communication skills with internal and external bodies.
• Creative design capabilities transforming ideas into engineered solutions.
• Ability to identify new systems and processes to drive quality, efficiency and save costs.
• Ability to self-manage their projects ensuring on time delivery.

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers\' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s\' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About John Crane

John Crane is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.

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