Mechanical Engineer

About the role

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries. The mechanical engineer will work within the Regional Engineering team to support Sales and Aftermarket, providing application support to global drawing offices and engineering orders/proposals. Where necessary, the engineer will apply standard engineering techniques and consult specialists within other Engineering Solutions teams, offering troubleshooting and commissioning support and escalating as required.

Responsibilities

• Review and 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 for 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 the 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.
• 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.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in work processes and office housekeeping.
• 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

• Bachelor’s 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.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday: 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM.
• 100% onsite position located in Pasadena, TX.
• Candidates must live within commuting distance of the facility.
• Regular onsite attendance is required.