Mechanical Engineer OR Technical Specialist – Product Testing

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer or experience Technical Specialist. This position reports to the Test Lab Manager. The Mechanical Engineer/Technician 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.

John Crane is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)

Key Responsibilities:

•Understand unique product testing requirements and identify test equipment needs

•Create test plans and experiments

•Produce 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

•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

•Produce detailed piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's) for test setups

•Build and commission of prototype test equipment

•Complete hand calculation and simulations (FEA/CFD) to validate new rig and equipment design

•Carry out FMEA's on new designs

•Work in a safe manner; understanding, applying, and promoting general safety practices

•Work in an organized manner; understanding, applying, and promoting 5S

•Self-manage own schedule, providing commitments and executing effectively

•Contribute to and/or lead 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 the less senior engineers