Mechanical Engineer - Product Testing

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Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include 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 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.

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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer, Product Testing reporting to the Test Lab Manager within our Manchester site. The Mechanical Engineer is integral to supporting the prototype testing team across various aspects of product testing and equipment development. This includes understanding unique testing requirements, identifying the necessary equipment, and creating test plans and experiments to ensure accurate and reliable results. The engineer will also produce detailed reports with graphed test data, present findings to the wider team, and provide insights into key test events. A key aspect of the role involves designing, assembling, and commissioning prototype test equipment, as well as developing new processes, procedures, and software tools to enhance efficiency and consistency. Additionally, the engineer will be responsible for producing 3D and 2D designs of test rigs, performing hand calculations, and conducting simulations like FEA/CFD to validate new designs. They will also contribute to project planning, cost estimations, and CAPEX business cases, while managing their own schedule effectively. Ensuring a safe work environment and applying safety and organisational practices like 5S is essential.

This role is based from our Manchester site 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)

• Understand unique product testing requirements and identify test equipment needs
• Creation of test plans and experiments
• Producing detailed reports with graphed test data, concluding the outcome of tests
• Present data to wider group and provide insight on key test events
• Create new processes and procedures
• Creation of new software tools
• Produce detailed project plans
• Help assemble and lead project teams, present updates to project stakeholders
• Produce project costings and develop CAPEX business cases
• Develop design 3D and 2D designs of mechanical test equipment and assemble tools
• Check and sign-off on complex drawing and rig designs
• Producing detailed pressure & instrument diagrams (P&ID) for test setups
• Building and commissioning of prototype test equipment
• Complete hand calculation and simulations (FEA/CFD) to validate new rig and equipment design
• Carryout FMEA’s on new designs
• Work in a safe manner and understanding and applying general safety practices
• Work in an organized manner understanding and applying 5S
• Self manage own schedule providing commitments and executing effectively
• Contribute to team improvement projects
• Apply a methodical approach to fault finding and RCA’s: for both testing equipment and new products i.e. isolation of variables
• Documentation: Project scopes, SOP’s, equipment manuals
• Mentor and develop other engineers

The Individual

• Hold a Bachelors or Masters in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience working within a Lab or testing environment
• Strong understanding of analysis tools
• Great communicator

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, colour, 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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