Reliability Engineer

John Crane; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in mechanical engineering located in Slough is seeking a Gas Seals Reliability Engineer to support all technical aspects for external customers, including design and testing. Responsibilities include evaluating test failures, preparing technical presentations, and liaising with commercial teams. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in mechanical engineering and be proficient in CAD and FEA analysis software. The role offers competitive compensation and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Ability to read P&ID, General Arrangement, and detail drawings.
• Strong ability to conduct and lead meetings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate in-house test failures and consider dry gas seal designs.
• Perform and interpret calculations for mechanisms.
• Prepare and present technical presentations to customers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Rotating Equipment

Precision engineering

Forensic analysis

Excellent communication skills

Tools

CAD

FEA analysis software

Job description

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for the role of a Gas Seals Reliability Engineer who will be reporting to the Gas Seals Reliability Manager. The role of a Gas Seals Reliability Engineer is to 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.

The role is open to be located at our headquarters within Slough site. Working Monday to Friday during normal office hours.

John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Evaluating in house test failures and considering dry gas seal designs while looking for solutions.
• Performing and interpreting calculations, analyses, 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.
• Utilising 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

• Relevant work experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Experience with: Rotating Equipment, precision engineering, forensic analysis, the oil & gas industry would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in failure analysis and root cause analysis will prove advantageous.
• Ability to read 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 to 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@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

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.