Job Description

Company Description

Company Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.



We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.



John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly and Test to join our Operations Transformation Team. Within the Operations Transformation team to drive the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation, CNC machining, 3D printing, digitisation, and other Industry 4.0 solutions. This role supports assembly and testing of Gas and Wet products, focusing on improving production processes, equipment, and layouts to increase efficiency (OEE), enhance quality (RFT%), and reduce costs.


You will lead and support strategic projects, contribute to standardisation efforts (e.g., digital SOPs, visual factory templates), and collaborate across global functions including R&D, supply chain, operations, engineering, and product development.


This role is based from either 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)

Primary liaison providing technical guidance to production Operations Provide technical knowhow and drive best practices for manufacturability. Responsible for coordination of all aspects of assigned processes; input, output, efficiencies and material flow Creation and updating of standards and process instructions (Visual Factory, internal WIG documents) Increasing the OEE KPI's for productions areas Manage key projects from conception through to completion. Ensure key milestones are hit and project delivers objectives on time and within cost "Hands On" support for production functions Support the NPD team with PFMEA's, risk assessments and control plans. Prepare cost estimates to formulate schedules and coordinate and monitor assigned Production/CapEx projects Support and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders within JC Slough Operations and external suppliers as appropriate to provide technical support/assistance

Qualifications

Hold a Manufacturing Engineering qualification or equivalent to HNC. Required Previous experience within a similar role. Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and specifically those related to assembly & test. Is a strong advocate and catalyst for change and is willing to take responsibility for leading and managing change by providing direction, focus and drive during the change process. Ability to source and analyse data in support of the decision-making process, to drive continuous improvement and to proactively monitor and review plans to achieve goals. Financial knowledge and skills, including analysis and understanding of cost computations, cost drivers, cost benefit and make or buy analysis, budgeting, and justification of capital expenditure. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills. Ability to lead in a cross-functional / matrix management environment through building relationships across multiple diverse groups of colleagues. Excellent planning, prioritization, and project management skills. Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement concepts. Experience of Industry 4.0 and related advanced manufacturing technologies

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, Women@Work 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.


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.


At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)