Mechanical Engineer IV
About The Position
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer IV to research, develop, and evaluate gas seal, wet seal, and sealing-system technologies for current and future business needs. The role designs and develops seal components, assemblies, and related technologies, applying mechanical engineering principles to rotating equipment and sealing systems, with an emphasis on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness. The engineer creates and maintains drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation; performs finite element analysis and other engineering analyses; and develops, executes, and documents product verification and validation plans. The role includes designing and evaluating prototypes, supporting laboratory and rig testing, correlating analytical predictions with test data, investigating product performance and failures, and using findings to improve designs. Working with Product Management, Manufacturing, Materials, Test Engineering, and other teams, the engineer manages assigned development activities and supports the transition of products from development to production. The position also contributes to improving engineering tools, analytical methods, testing capabilities, and product development processes. Testing support may be required onsite in Morton Grove.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Chemical Engineering may be considered for a mechanically oriented candidate. A master’s degree is acceptable.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and application of engineering fundamentals.
- FEA exposure and ability to interpret results; experience developing models, interpreting results, and validating analyses.
- Hands-on experience leading, developing, and executing engineering test plans and validation protocols.
- Ability to support testing onsite in Morton Grove.
- Project management experience.
- Proficiency in interpreting and creating mechanical drawings, GD&T, and engineering specifications.
- Knowledge of structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis methodologies.
- Ability to correlate analytical predictions with physical test results and drive design improvements from data.
- Strong technical documentation, communication, and project execution skills.
Nice To Haves
- Personally driven engineering projects involving design or material evaluation, analysis, and hands-on testing.
- Relevant R&D, field, refinery, petrochemical, or reliability experience, when supported by actual troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and evaluate gas seal, wet seal, and sealing-system technologies.
- Design and develop seal components, assemblies, and related technologies with attention to performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
- Apply mechanical engineering principles to analyze rotating equipment, sealing systems, and component interactions.
- Create, interpret, and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for new product development.
- Perform and interpret FEA and other engineering analyses to assess performance, structural integrity, and design robustness.
- Develop, execute, and document product verification and validation plans, including laboratory and rig testing.
- Design, build, and evaluate prototype hardware for concept development and product validation.
- Correlate analytical predictions with test data and implement design improvements based on findings.
- Investigate product performance, test results, and developmental failures to identify improvement opportunities.
- Generate and maintain engineering calculations, design records, test reports, and other documentation supporting the NPD process.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Materials, Test Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
- Manage assigned development activities to meet project objectives, schedules, and technical milestones.
- Support the transition of new products and technologies from development to production through design validation and technical documentation.
- Contribute to improvements in engineering tools, analytical methods, testing capabilities, and product development processes.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
