Filtration System and Application Engineer

John Crane; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bicycle lease scheme

Performance-based bonus package

Corporate fitness program

Commuting allowance

Home working allowance

Job summary

John Crane in the Netherlands seeks an experienced Filtration System / Application Engineer to translate customer requirements into customized filtration solutions. You will apply mechanical engineering, filtration tech, and pressure vessel principles, collaborating with engineering, sales, and simulations teams.

You will validate designs with FEA, sizing tools, and international standards, contributing to product development and continuous improvement across the global filtration portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of engineering experience on complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering, solid mechanics and materials.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and design new filtration products and systems.
• Develop tailored filtration solutions for complex customer needs.
• Validate designs using FEA, calculations, and sizing tools.
• Perform FEA analyses for assemblies; ensure compliance with international norms.
• Collaborate with Proposal, Sales, and engineering teams to review proposals and solutions.
• Support global Sales with technical expertise and product positioning.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

FEA

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

English & Dutch

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

Solid Edge

MS Office

SAP

Job 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

We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled Filtration System / Application Engineer to join our Filtration Engineering team in the Netherlands. In this role, you will combine your expertise in mechanical engineering, filtration technology, pressure vessel design, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to develop customised solutions for complex customer requirements.

You will play a key role in translating customer specifications and technical standards into innovative and reliable filtration systems. Working closely with engineering, sales, proposal, simulation, and innovation teams, you will provide technical expertise throughout the product and project lifecycle while contributing to the continuous development of our filtration portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and design new products and integrated system solutions based on core filtration technologies, customer specifications, and applicable technical standards
• Develop tailored filtration solutions that address complex customer requirements and application needs
• Validate designs using in-house calculations, FEA, and sizing tools
• Perform FEA analyses for mechanical assemblies and production orders, ensuring compliance with relevant norms, regulations, and pressure vessel codes
• Apply pressure vessel design principles and relevant international standards to ensure safe and compliant solutions
• Collaborate with the Proposal Engineering team to review technical proposals, solution architectures, system components, and integration methods
• Provide technical expertise and support to the global Sales team, helping them understand and effectively position filtration products and services
• Work closely with global design and engineering teams to define project scope and develop customer-specific solutions
• Participate in design reviews covering new orders, proposal enquiries, order specifications, customer change requests, and new product development activities
• Identify opportunities for technical product enhancements and contribute to Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives
• Support the further development of the filtration product portfolio in line with market and customer needs
• Contribute to the development of the Filtration Engineering Centre of Excellence and other continuous improvement initiatives
• Support special product and application requests during bidding and sales activities
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary project team to deliver the optimal solution for our customers

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• At least 6 years of experience in an engineering role, with a proven ability to work on complex engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, mathematics, and physics
• Good understanding of solid mechanics and strength of materials
• Strong technical knowledge of filtration products, services, and applications
• Experience with pressure vessel design and international pressure vessel codes
• Knowledge of ASME Pressure Vessel Section VIII Division 1, particularly Design by Formulas, and preferably Division 2, Design by Analysis
• Proven experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), including stress analysis and simulation
• Hands‑on experience with FEA software, preferably ANSYS Workbench or Solid Edge Simulation
• Experience with 3D design software, preferably Solid Edge
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with an ERP system, preferably SAP
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a global, cross‑functional team
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, innovation, and product development
• Proficient in English & Dutch and other language will be an advantage

Additional Information

• A full-time position in a dynamic, international environment with colleagues from around the world;
• An attractive salary based on experience and knowledge;
• Opportunities for training and professional development, supporting both personal growth and career advancement.
• A range of additional benefits, including a bicycle lease scheme, a company performance‑based bonus package, corporate fitness program, commuting allowance and a home working allowance.

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.

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.

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