Job 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 Test Engineer reporting to the Lead Test Engineer within the Innovation Group. The Test Engineer will lead the assembly of prototype mechanical seals, conduct tests and analyse results to ensure prototypes meet product requirements while documenting findings and sharing insights with the team. Additionally the role involves maintaining a safe environment, troubleshooting equipment and prototype issues as well as providing input for the design of test equipment.


This role is great for a hands on Test Engineer with experience of problem solving and planning.


This role is based from our 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)

Interpret complex prototype drawings, test specifications, and requirements. Collaborate with product teams to develop test plans and experimental designs. Execute research and development test plans, including:

Assembling prototype products.


Conducting tests using custom-built or bespoke equipment.


Documenting procedures, findings, and test results.



Creating detailed test reports with written analysis and graphical data. Presenting results to cross-functional teams, providing insights into key test events. Perform part conditioning using experimental manufacturing techniques to meet finish and design specifications. Draft and refine new processes, procedures, and test methodologies. Reconfigure and adapt equipment for non-standard tests through a combination of requirement analysis, design thinking, and planning. Manage personal workload and schedule independently, delivering committed tasks on time. Promote and maintain a safe working environment by:

Following general safety protocols and 5S workplace organization practices.


Leading or contributing to the creation of written risk assessments and COSHH documentation.


Identifying and mitigating potential hazards in own work and across the team.



Participate in and support team-based improvement and innovation initiatives. Maintain and manage inventory for key New Product Development (NPD) projects. Apply structured fault-finding and root cause analysis (RCA) methods to:

Troubleshoot testing equipment.


Isolate variables and resolve issues in prototype product testing.



Ensure high standards of test execution by:

Meeting all testing requirements and objectives.


Delivering accurate, high-quality test data and documentation.


Guiding or supporting the direction of experimental testing when needed.



Communicate clearly with stakeholders to enable informed, team-based decision-making. Manage deadlines effectively, adjusting and communicating changes to plans as necessary. Ensure proper care, maintenance, and security of sensitive prototype products and bespoke test equipment.

Qualifications

Educated to HNC or equivalent Associate Engineer with extent amount of experience within an similar hands on role Be a problems solver whilst taking a logical approach to fault finding and troubleshooting Familiar with pressure systems and strong understanding of fundamental physics A keen eye for detail and for following processes/procedures Good numeracy skills

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.


Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.


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)