JOHN CRANE

Responsibility

• we are currently looking for a Quality Engineer for our manufacturing site in Slough
• we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team
• primary liaison providing technical guidance to production Operations
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• point of contact for day-to-day quality issues
• duties & Responsibilities
• provide technical knowhow and drive best practices for manufacturability
• lead daily material review meetings with cross-functional teams
• the role is based in Slough with the possibility to work from home a couple of days per week
• responsible for coordination of all aspects of assigned processes; input, output, efficiencies and material flow
• review internal non-conformances and customer complaints and close in a timely manner
• creation and updating of standards and process instructions
• investigate problems to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions
• increasing the OEE KPI’s for productions areas
• prepare customer certification dossiers and document packs prior to release of product
• in this role, you will play a key role in researching, developing, and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies and applications across our business
• you will collaborate closely with the global operations team to identify and implement new engineered solutions that enhance our ability to deliver products to cost, time, and quality
• maintain KPI data/charts and monitor trends to identify improvement activities and reduce Cost of Poor Quality
• “Hands On” support for production functions
• carry out internal audits to the UK audit schedule and facilitate closure of non-conformities
• you will also participate in and lead projects with Engineering and R&D departments to investigate where alternative manufacturing processes can drive new value within John Crane’s product lines
• self-driven external research with other leading technology companies will be required to support business initiatives and an element of travel will be expected domestically & internationally
• support the NPD team with PFMEA's, risk assessments and control plans
• provide support in external audits
• prepare cost estimates to formulate schedules and coordinate and monitor assigned Production/CapEx projects
• create rejection documents/notifications and assist with concessions applications
• support and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders within JC Slough Operations and external suppliers as appropriate to provide technical support/assistance
• work closely with other Quality Engineers and Operational Departments in resolution of quality issues
• capture and communicate proposals for the application of 3D printing / Additive Manufacturing technologies and others for the purpose of cost reduction, improved performance, quality & process capability enhancement and safety improvements
• work on Continuous Improvement initiatives/projects as identified by the Quality Manager
• work closely with program managers to support and where required, take ownership of the delivery of key strategic 3D printing / Additive Manufacturing projects across John Crane operations where required
• manage key projects from conception through to completion. Ensure key milestones are hit and project delivers objectives on time and within cost
• provide other QA support as relevant for the role
• design, manufacture, test and implement 3D printing / Additive Manufacturing applications and solutions, such as bespoke tooling, to support flexibility and create value across internal operations
• you will play a critical role in ensuring that a company's products meet the required quality standards and that manufacturing processes are continuously improved
• where required, provide support and input to NPD projects and other Industry 4.0 projects being run by the advanced manufacturing team
• work with 3rd parties and other JC departments to develop, manufacture and implement new product designs that leverage advanced manufacturing capabilities to meet the needs of John Crane customers or otherwise
• attend seminars, conferences and exhibitions to keep abreast of, and report on the latest developments in advanced manufacturing technology
• additional duties as assigned
• providing day-to-day shop-floor support in improving manufacturing/operational processes, management of non-conformance, and corrective action processes
• investigate, assess & report on the feasibility of various types of new advanced manufacturing equipment, software and processes that are available on the market

Trade

• industrial Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

Earnings for position manufacturing engineer

Responsibility

• prepare test equipment for the test
• set-up test rigs and support the testing process
• developing, testing, and validating new Gas Seal products as part of the Product Development team, in accordance with business goals
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• prepare test equipment and documents for shipment to other JC sites
• maintain the test rigs and the associated seal support equipment
• joint responsibility for the Gas Seal Development, build and test areas in terms of working practices, housekeeping, and general safety
• strip and inspection of the seals post-test
• carry out routine maintenance and repair broken equipment when required
• joint responsibility for the Gas seal test rigs including, upgrades, diagnosis, planned maintenance and reliability improvement, and others as appropriate
• maintain the calibrated measuring equipment in line with our quality procedures
• responsibility for rigs includes designing, coordinating, and implementing minor upgrades and improvements
• complete weekly 5S audits and actions
• liaise with internal, external customers and contractors
• participate in Continuous Improvement activities within the area
• raise external purchase orders using our business system
• seal preparation, assembly and build
• install & test dry gas seals in line with company quality/productivity standards whilst ensuring company Health and Safety procedures are complied with
• maintain stock levels of consumable items
• train other technicians when required
• test cell build, seal installation, setting up of test rig and dynamic testing of dry gas seals
• ensure the test facility remains clean and tidy and good housekeeping is maintained at all times
• participate in daily SPQCD meetings
• the setup and use of specialist equipment - gap probes / acoustic probes
• follow company safety guidelines and procedures
• strip, inspection and analysis of seals and associated parts
• this will include work on high-pressure piping and equipment, there is also an opportunity to learn PLC and HMI programming – training will be given if required
• assisting with failure investigations, diagnosis and problem solving when development tests go wrong
• occasional development and writing up of reports and new procedures / standards as required

Requirements

• ability to read technical drawings is essential
• the ideal background would be someone skilled in fine measurements
• assembly / Test experience in Gas Seals would be an advantage
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• good IT Skills - SAP, MS office
• good understanding of Continuous Improvement and associated tools
• high level of drive and willingness to learn new skills
• we ideally require candidates to be apprenticeship trained with relevant qualifications
• good communication skills - internal/external customers

Trade

• installation & Maintenance
• Installation & Maintenance

Responsibility

• duties & Responsibilities
• assess customer needs and business opportunities for digital products that result in feasibility studies and other deliverables
• managing projects in the support of product evolution and point solutions
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• manage monthly reports and create in-depth quarterly reports to analyze contract performance
• evaluating and considering dry gas seal designs with sympathy to compressor operations
• the Digital Reliability Engineer is part of the contract management regional team and responsible for providing technical support in the development, implementation and operation of John Crane's digital service agreements
• contribute to data management and maintain data quality requirements for John Crane Sense and other digital products
• performing and interpreting calculations, analyses and computations for unknown factors involving well-understood mechanisms
• this individual will play an important role in the digital organization, as he/she will support John Crane's sales and service team efforts to achieve excellence in contract management for digital assets and in reliability service delivery
• prepare and present technical presentations to internal & external customers
• training in dry gas seals and turbomachinery is preferred
• maintain high quality customer relationships – this role is customer-facing and highly developed interpersonal skills are essential
• writing technical reports for both internal & external customers
• supporting commercial teams in technical meetings with customers to help resolve issues and build relationships
• drive digital reliability programs, by performing business mapping, developing product selection guides, identifying bad actor equipment, sharing best practices, performing equipment data surveys, identifying reliability improvements, identifying business opportunities and others
• basic data analysis and graphing in Python or R
• internal and external co-ordination cross-functionally in line with project requirements
• diversity & Inclusion
• liaising and working alongside Development Engineering occasionally when developing point solutions
• we believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish
• utilising project planning strategies to ensure stakeholder are apprised of project progress
• utilising FEA analysis software to investigate customer issues
• producing Concept sketches, General Arrangement drawings in CAD both 2D and 3D
• providing detailed technical support to customer queries, field incidents and technical needs of their equipment
• the Individual
• travel up to 50% to customer sites to implement new programs and support existing ones
• carry out site surveys to establish a detailed understanding of the asset register, install base and opportunities to enhance our service offering with the purpose of improving data quality and customer knowledge / understanding
• constantly maintaining the company’s professional image via effective communication
• bachelor's Degree in Engineering required - Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred

Requirements

• relevant work experience in a mechanical / reliability engineering role
• previous experience in failure analysis and root cause analysis will prove advantageous
• ability to read P&ID and General Arrangement Drawings. Awareness and general knowledge of controls, control systems and instrumentation
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• able to create and work to a plan, delivering on time and to expectations
• can work independently and drive team goals forward
• ability to conduct and lead meetings at various levels competently
• excellent communication skills and commercially aware
• willing to travel globally as required
• experience with: Rotating Equipment, precision engineering, forensic analysis, the oil & gas industry would be an advantage
• about Smiths

Responsibility

• the team in Slough serve 16 countries across Europe and has led the implementation of a state-of-the-art AI-driven Invoice Processing system
• duties & Responsibilities
• identifying opportunities to automate invoice processing
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• the Accounts Payable team at the John Crane UK Shared Service Centre is on an exciting journey to transform its Purchase-to-Pay process
• accounts Payable data analysis and reporting
• in the past two years it has created a European Shared Service Centre in Slough and another in India for the Middle East and Asia
• working closely with Purchasing Departments to improve quality of Invoice and Purchase order matching
• SAP Concur Process lead for Accounts Payable
• to fully exploit this technology, we now want to recruit 2 Accounts Payable Senior Analysts to work with the team in Slough to further automate the processing of vendor invoices and to work with purchasing teams across Europe to improve the automatic matching of invoices to Purchase Orders
• lead testing activities for changes in the Accounts Payable system changes
• documentation of Accounts Payable processes
• act as primary contact within Accounts Payable team for non-standard transactions
• business partnering for assigned customer - Nordics or Spain
• supporting and assisting the rest of the Accounts Payable team
• other Accounts Payable SSC activities as required
• supporting and assisting the rest of the AP team
• preparation of weekly cash payment forecast
• diversity & Inclusion
• act as primary contact within AP team for non-standard transactions
• working with Purchasing teams to improve the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process
• clearance of AP related bank account reconciling items
• ensuring minimum financial controls are undertaken on a timely basis

Requirements

• knowledge of SAP ECC6
• knowledge of SAP ECC6 or other ERP systems
• experience of working AP Automation technologies e.g., OCR, RPA etc
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• experience of working AP Automation technologies e.g. OCR, RPA etc
• experience of working within an AP team
• great attention to detail
• experience of working with Senior Stakeholders
• strong Nordic Language skills
• numerate with accounting knowledge
• well organised with good task management skills
• well organized with good task management skills
• A flexible approach and the ability to work on own initiative is essential

Responsibility

• duties & Responsibilities
• to ensure designs are to correct standards regarding safety and design practices
• to manage the movement of test equipment between John Crane Service centres and storage within the Slough site
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• run reports to ensure test equipment is available for seals in order book / test plan
• john Crane in Slough is seeking a Design Engineer to join the company on a permanent basis, with responsibility for designing test equipment for John Crane’s high-end gas seals technology, with extensive liaison with international service centres
• this is a good opportunity to join a truly global company in a diverse and challenging role, with the chance to partake on exciting new projects
• as a CAD Design Engineer at John Crane, you will play a vital role in delivering customised dry gas seal designs for our global energy industry customers
• load parts that can be made in to Slough machine shop
• this is an exceptional opportunity to join John Crane, an industry-leading organization, and to take on a diverse, challenging and genuinely rewarding role
• apply a solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including tolerancing, surface finish requirements, and manufacturing techniques
• supports operations with issues with test rigs and test equipment
• design components with considerations for aesthetics, materials, and functionality
• to design, using CAD, and maintain technical drawings and data for testing equipment used on both John Crane Gas and Wet seals
• you will be part of a team dedicated to adding value to every aspect of our engineering and manufacturing operations; with the opportunity to participate in exciting projects and establish collaborative relationships across the organization
• participates in CI events with regard to storage and process relating to test equipment
• in addition to learning the design principles of our gas seal products, you will have the opportunity to leverage design automation capabilities within the CAD environment
• utilise parametric modeling to support the design automation of existing and new product lines
• diversity & Inclusion
• perform model evaluations to analyse stress and deformation
• we believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish
• interpret customer specifications and make informed decisions based on available technical information
• support suppliers that use tooling designed or originally used by John Crane; • Obtain quotes and off load work that cannot be manufactured in house to correct sub-contractor
• utilise 2D and 3D CAD systems to design, visualise, and realise projects for customers, including the creation and verification of General Arrangement and detail manufacturing drawings
• identify and implement new systems and processes to drive quality, efficiency, and cost savings
• are you a highly creative and talented mechanical engineer/designer? Do you want to work each day with a team of inventive engineering experts, working on exciting projects that emphasise design automation? If you answered yes to these questions, we’d love to speak with you about this opportunity
• discover opportunities for automation within the design process
• maintain accurate and clear documentation of automation tools and processes
• the Individual
• develop and program automation processes and design tools
• identify new systems and processes to drive quality, efficiency and save costs
• first point internal technical contact for John Crane UK Sales Organisation
• undertake a level of complex engineering calculations
• support the transition of a product from product development into production
• communicate effectively with the clients, colleagues and contractors involved in a project
• studies in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline is a must-have
• simulate and test automation processes and tools to ensure desired functionality

Requirements

• excellent communication skills and team-working capability