JVEL Design Engineer Innovation
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, bearings, 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
Duties, Activities and Responsibilities
* Design new processes, products and technologies that fit into John Crane Filtration portfolio in close consultation with the product management and engineering divisions
* Develop various product information and tools for the bidding teams, sales division and external parties
* Further develop fundamental knowledge of filtration processes
* Research innovations in filtration and scouting of new technologies
* Develop new technologies up till technology demonstration phase
* Build prototypes, define required internal and external tests for product validation
* Help other engineers with tackling problems and, where necessary, provide practical assistance
* Lead the new development projects in coordination with cross-functional departments in the organization
Qualifications
Education and Experience
* Mechanical engineering degree (or other engineering disciplines with related work experience to the role)
* Experience in New Product Development and R&D activities
* Experience in project management.
* Proficiency in 3D CAD design software, preferably Solid Edge.
* Knowledge and experience with manufacturing techniques
* Very good command of German and English, written and spoken
* Experience in the Oil & Gas, Powergen or Polymer industry is a plus
* Knowledge of instrumentation/sensors/E&I is a plus.
* Experience in calculation and design of pressure vessels (PED,ASME,EAC, etc) is a plus
* Experience in FEM and CFD analysis is a plus
* strong background in physics or fluid mechanics is a plus
* Entrepreneurial, goal-orientated thinking and action
* High level of initiative and personal responsibility
* Analytical, structured and independent way of working.
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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