Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Under close supervision, the entry level Reliability Engineer will receive proper training that will ultimately place the candidate in-plant at a customer facility(s).

The Engineer directly coordinates, schedules, and participates in work with the customer to comply with the partnership agreement.

Troubleshoots by investigating problems related to product performance and application specific criteria. Makes less complex and routine seal and equipment recommendations utilizing standard engineering judgment and responsibility to resolve customer inquiries.

Travel as required to perform duties and work directly with customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues in Manufacturing
• Act as liaison between Manufacturing and Engineering
• Create and maintain engineering & manufacturing documentation
• Lead and support projects focused on process improvement, quality control, and lean manufacturing
• Managing and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in alignment with corporate policies and procedures
• Generate routings
• Investigate labor variances and correct standards as needed
• Lead or support Capital Expenditure Projects
• Respond and implement process change requests as required
• Identify opportunity for productivity improvements related to equipment, methods of manufacturing and workflow enhancements and recommend and implement

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, 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.

The Individual

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Engineered to Order Manufacturing Experience
• Previous work in an ISO controlled work environment
• Fundamental knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Understanding of basic engineering principles
• Mechanically inclined
• Strong background in manipulating data for the purpose of statistical analysis
• Team oriented with good communication skills
• High standards for professional conduct and integrity

DESIRED SKILLS :

• Experience in a low volume / high mix manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with cost reduction, quality improvement and throughput improvement projects.
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to use Solid Edge.
• Experience with Quality (ISO 9001), Environmental (ISO 14001), and Health & Safety (OHSHAS 18001) business management systems.
• Experience with Haas and Mazak

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs and touch the lives of millions of people every day.

We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes.

Our products and services are often critical to our customer s’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage.

We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About John Crane

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 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.