Job Description

Design Engineer Drafter

Location: EMEA, United Kingdom, Slough

Ref: JOHNCRANEEMEA02073

Division: John Crane

Job Function: Research Development



We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Research & Development business unit based in Slough on a permanent (hybrid working) basis.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will form an integral part of the New Product Development business unit, a team of highly creative and innovative engineering experts. You will be responsible for our Dry Gas Seal development projects and working collaboratively with the wider team to develop concepts into industry leading commercial products.

You will perform a variety of mechanical engineering design tasks related to Dry Gas Seal products that meet the needs of the business and departmental objectives of the New Product Development team. You will need to use your sound engineering judgment, to resolve design issues whilst providing guidance and supporting business growth.

Our team will look for you to display a real passion for everything manufacturing. engineering and design but also for you to demonstrate a skill for working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders ensuring all engineering related projects are successful delivered.

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 CAD systems 2D&3D (Siemens Solid Edge preferred) 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.
• Design with consideration to the aesthetics, materials, and functionality of components.
• Utilise parametric modelling to support in design automation of existing and new product lines.
• Undertake model making (ANSYS or similar) evaluating stress and deformation.
• Undertake a level of complex engineering calculations (e.g., basic stress analysis)
• Manage small design related projects
• The design of suitable test rigs and supporting hardware that facilitates product development
• Support the transition of a product from product development into production

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

• Mechanical engineering degree (ideally MSc/MEng or alternatively BSc/BEng) with a good understanding of engineering concepts.
• Some post-graduate work experience (2-3 years), in a mechanical product development/ product design role would be preferred
• Full knowledge of 3D modelling & 2D drawing with a CAD software such as Solid Edge or SolidWorks
• Knowledge of Drafting and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Some knowledge of FEA (Ansys or Abaqus) would be beneficial
• Experience working with the following products, or similar, will be beneficial: actuators, valves, pumps, compressors, general rotating equipment (anything involving fluid or pressure).
• Attention to detail and the ability to build good relationships.
• A resource-oriented person with an innovative mind and focused on deadlines and targets.
• Experience of project management, the ability to plan in detail his/ her tasks to fit within the overall product development timelines
• The candidate must be proactive and independent to allow the wider team to successfully delegate design tasks

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 (www.johncrane.com) 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, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Fiscal year 2016 revenue was greater than 1 Billion USD (\xc2\xa3830m). John Crane is part of Smiths Group (www.smiths.com), a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.

Smiths Group