Mechanical Engineer - Seals & Rotating Equipment (Onsite)

Smiths Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, seeks an onsite Mechanical Engineer to support regional sales and aftermarket teams. You will provide application support to global drawing offices, prepare detailed GA drawings, and generate proposals for standard and custom products.

Responsibilities include reviewing requests, performing calculations for mechanical seals, and coordinating with designers. A ME degree and 2+ years of related experience are preferred, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline (Mechanical Eng. (ME) highly preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with mechanical seals and/or rotating equipment 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.

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.

Skills

CAD

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical Eng. preferred)

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, seeks an onsite Mechanical Engineer to support regional sales and aftermarket teams. You will provide application support to global drawing offices, prepare detailed GA drawings, and generate proposals for standard and custom products.

Responsibilities include reviewing requests, performing calculations for mechanical seals, and coordinating with designers. A ME degree and 2+ years of related experience are preferred, with strong communication and