Job Description

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location: EMEA, United Kingdom, Slough

Ref: JOHNCRANEEMEA01913

Division: John Crane

Job Function: Engineering



John Crane is currently recruiting a Technician Engineer to be based in Slough. An engineering position supporting Gas Seals internal engineering team with design and project work. The role will work closely with both engineering and operations, to develop and supporting a number of both hands on and desk based engineering tasks .

This position will suit an engineer with an excellent mechanical background, a passion for problem solving and being a member of a team. Any previous experience in rapid prototyping, 3D scanning will prove advantageous.

This is an opportunity to join a team of mechanical engineering specialists supporting John Crane\'s extensive dry gas seal product line.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Producing Concept sketches, General Arrangement drawings in CAD both 2D and 3D
• Provide detailed engineering support to internal customers
• Constantly maintaining the company\'s professional image via effective communication.
• Responsible for internal co-ordination cross-functionally in line with project requirements.
• Timely support of internal customers in relation to technical needs of their equipment.
• Hands on measuring of parts using a variety of techniques: 3D scanning, coordinate measuring machines and manual equipment.
• Support engineering tasks such as: sampling components for further analysis, assembly & test

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

• Typically an accredited bachelor\'s degree or HNC in engineering. Post graduate relevant experience.
• Producing Concept sketches, General Arrangement drawings in CAD both 2D and 3D.
• Knowledge of 3D scanning and manipulating the data produced.
• Hands on experience with a range of metrology equipment, such as CMM\'s, surface and form measurement.
• Provide detailed engineering support to internal customers.
• Support for internal and external co-ordination cross-functionally in line with project requirements.
• Able to create and work to a plan, delivering on time and to expectations.
• Support assembly and test of dry gas seals
• Timely support of internal customers in relation to technical enquiries. Ability to work independently and drive team goals.

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