Company Description

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

The Applications Engineer supports John Crane’s Wet Seal product line, applying engineering knowledge to ensure products meet customer specifications, perform reliably, and are applied correctly in rotating equipment systems. This role is primarily office-based, providing technical support to internal teams and customers, performing design calculations, and reviewing applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on seal type, design, and materials of construction based on application requirements.

• Perform design calculations and prepare application documentation.

• Approve layouts and manufacturing drawings, ensuring compliance with end-user requirements using technical literature and specialized calculations.

• Analyze product performance, conduct failure analysis, and document findings in failure reports with recommendations.

• Review customer specifications and participate in technical calls with Sales Engineering.

• Recommend materials and components based on operating conditions and the product being pumped.

• Support manufacturing, assembly, and purchasing teams to resolve technical queries.

• Conduct occasional site visits to assist with problem resolution or product installation.

• Assemble and/or test products when required.

• Complete other engineering duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related).

• 2–4 years of relevant working engineering experience.

• Experience with rotating equipment, mechanical seals, pump OEMs, or industrial end-users preferred.

• Knowledge of materials selection for industrial applications is a plus.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• CAD and FEA skills (Solid Edge preferred) are a plus but not required.

Additional Information

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of 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.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)