Mechanical Engineer

Smithsgroup2; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths in Pasadena, TX is seeking an Engineer with at least 2 years of experience working with mechanical seals or rotating equipment. The role involves reviewing and processing application requests, creating detailed GA drawings, and liaising with global drawing offices using Solid Edge CAD.

The candidate will perform calculations for seals, develop proposals, and support Sales and Service teams while aligning with John Crane standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• :Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with mechanical seals or rotating equipment.
• Solid Edge CAD experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Review & process application requests.
• Prepare detailed drawing office requests to support designers for accurate GA and detail drawings.
• Use CAD to create proposal drawings and liaise with global drawing offices.
• Follow standard techniques and select products for mechanical seals.
• Perform calculations (heat generation, torque, thrust load, flow rates) for mechanical seals.
• Generate engineering proposals/specifications for standard and custom products.
• Collaborate with Sales to confirm design meets application.
• Record activity in iProjects & Lean Kit; respond to internal customers.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to Regional Sales and Service teams.
• Adhere to John Crane standards, procedures, and policies.
• Approve/reject/rework fabrication purchases not to drawing spec.
• Raise/process/approve ECN requests.
• Manage workload to meet objectives.
• Promote continuous improvement and maintain a safe environment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review & process application requests.
• Prepare fully detailed drawing office requests, including application instructions, to support designers in producing accurate layout (GA) and detail drawings.
• Use CAD to create proposal drawings and to aid liaison with global drawing offices.
• Follow standard techniques and procedures, selection / application of products to meet customers' needs for mechanical seals.
• Complete calculations (including heat generation, cap screw/set screw torque value, thrust load, flow rates, etc. for mechanical seals).
• Generate engineering proposals / specifications for standard and special custom products/designs for production.
• Work closely with Sales team/Project originators to confirm design meets application.
• Record activity through iProjects & Lean Kit and ensure timely response to internal customers.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to Regional Sales and Service teams.
• Work in line with John Crane standards, procedures, and policies.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities (other):

• Approve / reject / rework purchase or manufacture of fabricated parts not to drawing specification.
• Raise / process / approve Engineering Change Notice (ECN) requests.
• Manage and report personal workload to meet customer and departmental objectives.
• Along with other team members, promote a culture of continuous improvement in work processes, office housekeeping, etc.
• Along with other team members, contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment, including following appropriate HSE procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary based on departmental needs, or as required by Manager.

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline (Mechanical Engineering degree highly preferred).

Minimum of 2 years' experience working with mechanical seals and/or rotating equipment is preferred.

Working knowledge of personal computing, CAD (Solid Edge preferred) and application software.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and changing priorities to complete assignments.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Experience working in a diverse environment with a global company is a plus.

Location:

100% onsite position located in Pasadena, TX.

Candidates must live within commuting distance of the facility.

Regular onsite attendance is required.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM.

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity.

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 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.