Smiths Machine

Mechanical Engineer

Smiths Machine$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
  • Experience with rotating equipment and forensic analysis in oil & gas is a plus.
  • Familiarity with failure analysis and root cause analysis is advantageous.
  • Ability to read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and technical drawings.
  • General knowledge of controls and instrumentation systems.
  • Strong skills in planning and delivering projects on time.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate in-house test failures and explore solutions for dry gas seal designs.
  • Perform and interpret calculations for various mechanisms.
  • Prepare and present technical presentations to customers.
  • Provide technical feedback to internal and external parties.
  • Support commercial teams in customer meetings to resolve issues.
  • Collaborate with Development Engineering to create solutions.
  • Work with Operations to keep stakeholders updated on project progress.

Benefits

  • Diverse and inclusive work environment with employee resource groups.
  • Annual recognition through Smiths Excellence Awards.
  • Global company celebrations like Smiths Day.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Gas Seals Reliability Engineer will be reporting to the Gas Seals Reliability Manager. This role will support external customers on all technical aspects including design, manufacture, build and test. This will involve looking at fast turnaround projects with levels of complexity varying. You will support sales network and carry out technical assessments detailing recommendations to support business plans.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to):
  • Evaluating in house test failures and considering dry gas seal designs while looking for solutions.
  • Performing and interpreting calculations, analysis, and computations for unknown factors involving well-understood mechanisms.
  • Prepare and present technical presentations to internal & external customers.
  • Preparing technical feedback for both internal & external customers.
  • Supporting commercial teams in technical meetings with customers to help resolve issues and build relationships.
  • Liaising and working alongside Development Engineering occasionally when developing point solutions.
  • Working with Operations to ensure stakeholders are apprised of project progress.
  • Utilizing proprietary FEA analysis software to investigate issues.
  • Producing Concept sketches, in CAD to convey design modifications.
  • Providing detailed technical support to customer queries.
  • Constantly maintaining the company's professional image via effective communication.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • At least 4 years of relevant work experience in a mechanical engineering role.
  • Experience with rotating equipment, precision engineering and forensic analysis in the oil & gas industry would be an advantage.
  • Previous experience in failure analysis and root cause analysis will prove advantageous.
  • Ability to read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), General Arrangement and detail drawings.
  • Awareness and general knowledge of controls, control systems and instrumentation.
  • Able to create and work to a plan, delivering on time and meeting expectations.
  • Can work independently and drive team goals forward.
  • Ability to conduct and lead meetings.
  • Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness.


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[redacted] 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.

About Smiths Machine

Smiths Machine is a manufacturing company that specializes in precision machining and assembly services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Smiths Machine has a team of experienced machinists and technicians who use state-of-the-art equipment to produce high-quality parts and components for various industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, and transportation. The company's services include CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, and assembly. Smiths Machine is committed to providing its customers with high-quality products and services and has a reputation for delivering on-time and on-budget.
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Size
15,050 employees
Industry
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