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 are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer specialising in Product Testing to join our dynamic team in Manchester, United Kingdom. As a key member of our engineering department, you will play a crucial role in supporting our prototype testing team across various aspects of product testing and equipment development.

• Understand unique product testing requirements and identify appropriate test equipment needs
• Create comprehensive test plans and experiments to ensure accurate and reliable results
• Produce detailed reports with graphical test data, concluding the outcome of tests
• Present findings to the testing group and stakeholders, providing insight on key test events
• Design, assemble, and commission prototype test equipment
• Develop new processes, procedures, and software tools to enhance efficiency and consistency
• Produce 3D and 2D designs of mechanical test equipment and assembly tools
• Conduct hand calculations and simulations (FEA/CFD) to validate new rig and equipment designs
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimations, and CAPEX business cases
• Ensure a safe work environment by applying general safety practices and organisational methods like 5S
• Self-manage schedule, provide commitments, and execute tasks effectively
• Contribute to team improvement projects and apply a methodical approach to fault-finding and root cause analyses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4/5 years) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in Design/Engineering, with a focus on product testing and prototype development
• Proficiency in 3D and 2D design software, preferably with experience in CAD applications
• Strong knowledge of FEA/CFD simulations and hand calculations for design validation
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data
• Experience in test planning, execution, and reporting
• Familiarity with project planning, cost estimation, and CAPEX business case development
• Understanding of safety practices and 5S methodology
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Innovative mindset with a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and their application in product testing

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.
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