Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

John Crane ( is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2023 was in excess of $1.2 billion/1b GBP. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in engineered components, energy, contraband detection, and communications.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong expertise in seal design to lead customer-driven Dry Gas Sealing development projects. Responsibilities include design generation (CAD, FEA), test planning and execution, technical guidance, troubleshooting, and project management. Must have experience in mechanical seal design and a proven track record in development programs

• Prepares and performs specific development programs for customer driven Dry Gas Sealing applications, which includes but is not limited to Develop plans, Test specifications, Design generation, Qualification testing, and Report Generation.
• Provide technical input and guidance to projects with respect to the design, performance, procurement, manufacturing, and testing of Dry Gas Sealing products for the turbomachinery equipment.
• Prepares correspondence and technical engineering reports in connection with the projects.
• Utilize Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to produce 3D models/assemblies to analyze product performance (i.e. finite element analysis)
• Support troubleshooting problems to product performance or production difficulties.
• Perform and/or monitor tests to validate actual results with those from theoretical analysis.
• Independently upskilling knowledge on topics related to assigned projects.
• Project manage development programs to plan and budget.
• Perform and monitor testing of seal designs, whether as part of product development or for customer-specific tests.
• Detailed technical presentations to customers to support sales and training initiatives.
• Perform mechanical design (CAD) and Finite Element Analyses (FEA)
• Train new/Junior Engineers with Engineering tasks

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of related experience ( Oil and gas industry preferred ).
• Working knowledge of CAD, 3D modelling & 2D drawing software.
• Strong FEA skills
• Ability to work hands on.
• Communication skills to collaborate within the team and provide feedback to stakeholders.

Must be a permanent resident or US citizen to be considered for this role.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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