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, 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.
Job Description
The role reports to the Lab Manager within the Innovation Group. The Test Engineer leads the assembly of prototype mechanical seals, conducts tests, and analyses 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, and providing input for the design of test equipment.
The key responsibilities are as follows -
* Interpretation of unique prototype drawings, test specifications and requirements
* Understanding test requirements and carrying out research & development test plans by:
* Assemble prototype products
* Carrying out tests using bespoke test equipment
* Recording new processes and findings
* Creating written and graphed test data reports and helping to conclude the outcome
* Present data to wider group and provide insight on key test events
* Part conditioning - experimenting using manufacturing methods to meet finish requirements
* Reconfigure equipment to complete nonstandard tests through understand requirements, design and planning
* Self manage own schedule providing commitments and executing effectively
* Work in a safe manner and understanding and applying general safety practices.
* Work in an organised manner understanding and applying 5S
* Support written risk assessments and COSHH assessments
* Contribute to team improvement projects
* Management of inventory for key NPD projects
* Apply a methodical approach to fault finding and RCA’s: for both testing equipment and new products i.e. isolation of variables
Qualifications
Qualifications
UK: HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification
Technical Skills
•Logical approach to fault-finding and troubleshooting
•Familiar with pressure and associated physics
•A keen eye for detail and for following processes/procedures
•Good numeracy skills
•Engineering/physics fundamentals
Experience level
•‘Associate engineer level’
•Apprenticeship with applied engineering skills
And/or:
•Addition academic project e.g. Formula student
And/or:
•Technical hobby that incorporates analytical or creative thinking
People Skills
* Team working
* Collaboration
* Problem Solving
* Effective Communicator
* Planning
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.
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