Mechanical Engineer

The mechanical engineer works within the Regional Engineering team to support Sales and Aftermarket to meet customer requirements. They will provide application support to global drawing offices for engineering orders and proposals. Where necessary the engineer will apply standard engineering techniques and consult specialists within other Engineering Solutions teams. They will provide engineering support for troubleshooting commissioning issues escalating support as necessary and working with Central Expertise as needed.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review & process application requests.
• Prepare fully detailed drawing office requests including application instructions to support designers in producing accurate layout (GA) and detail drawings.
• Use CAD to create proposal drawings and to aid liaison with global drawing offices.
• Follow standard techniques and procedures selection / application of products to meet customers needs for mechanical seals.
• Complete calculations (including heat generation cap screw/set screw torque value thrust load flow rates etc. for mechanical seals).
• Generate engineering proposals / specifications for standard and special custom products/designs for production.
• Work closely with Sales team/Project originators to confirm design meets application.
• Record activity through iProjects & Lean Kit and ensure timely response to internal customers. 
• Provide day-to-day technical support to Regional Sales and Service teams.
• Work in line with John Crane standards procedures and policies.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities (other):

• Approve / reject / rework purchase or manufacture of fabricated parts not to drawing specification.
• Raise / process / approve Engineering Change Notice (ECN) requests.
• Manage and report personal workload to meet customer and departmental objectives.
• Along with other team members promote a culture of continuous improvement in work processes office housekeeping etc.
• Along with other team members contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment including following appropriate HSE procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary based on departmental needs or as required by Manager.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in an Engineering Discipline (Mechanical Engineering degree highly preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with mechanical seals and/or rotating equipment is   preferred.
• Working knowledge of personal computing CAD (Solid Edge preferred) and application software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and changing priorities to complete assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a diverse environment with a global company is a plus.

Location: 

• 100% onsite position located in Pasadena TX.
• Candidates must live within commuting distance of the facility.
• Regular onsite attendance is required.

Work Schedule: MondayFriday: 7:45 AM 4:30 PM.

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 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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time