Applications Engineer Wet Seal Systems

Company Description

John Crane is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures avariety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessedthrough a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications,and engineered components.

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to manage and prepare the selection, application and quotations for Wet Seal Support systems RFQ from Sales team, Customers and Stakeholders in Americas’ region. Selected candidate will report to Application Engineering Supervisor / Engineering Manager in Mexico – Global Engineering Center. Application Engineer is responsible for review, recognize and propose the right selection of seal support system equipment and associated technologies to meet customer requirements.

This job requires the use of engineering judgment, and the application of standard engineering techniques to develop designs for customers. Focus is on the proper application, selection, development of designs and standards for use in a variety of application quotations for fluid control systems. Systems experience of relevant industry standards API 682, B31.3, ASME VIII, etc. is preferred.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prepare quotation documents in alignment with customer requirements ensuring all customer requirements are addressed.
• Evaluate customer requirements including customer specifications, research the necessary data and determine cost effective materials of construction and appropriate lead time for Wet Seals Systems.
• Ensure selection of seals and piping plans, sizing of sealant systems, and on-time delivery of competitive techno-commercial project proposals against Request for Quotations for Mechanical Sealing Solutions (Seals and Seal Support systems)
• Review, prepare and record extract of customer / project specifications.
• Communicate orally and in writing with customers, sales and company personnel providing counseling, recommendations and technical assistance.
• Analyze designs and component part designs, making recommendations for changes to the customer.
• Is competent in the use of company tools to establish the necessary product selection complete with appropriate costing and pricing.
• Completes Performance Touch Points and Year End reviews in line with company procedures.
• Maintains effective Procedures to provide consistent support to both internal and external customers.
• Develop and implant projects to continuous improvement in the aera and department.
• Compliance and tracking on KPI’s and objectives established.
• Determine the proper application of such technologies and determine material to be used in the application and make necessary engineering calculations utilizing software.
• Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.
• At post order schedule kick-off meetings, perform contract review, create technical file for submittal to post order team. Support post-order team as needed with any post order pricing changes or technical clarifications.
• Additional duties and responsibilities will vary based upon departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/Mechatronic/Instrumentation/Chemical Engineering are preferred.
• Work experience from Instrumentation and fluid manifolds seal systems and mechanical seal industry is preferable but not mandatory.
• Minimum 3 of experience to include engineering design, instrumentation, manufacturing knowledge is essential.
• Working knowledge of personal computing and application software in engineering design and simulations.
• Thorough knowledge in interpretation of customer and project specification (OEM, EPC and End user)
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards API 682 and API-610.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, changing priorities and reassign priorities to complete assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English ad Spanish - Advanced

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardlessof race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud tobe an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

According to our mission, vision and Global Policies:

Under no circumstances shall Staff be charged any fee or other costs in relation to their recruitment to work at Smiths, whether directly or indirectly. Any recruitment fees shall be paid by Smiths.

Smiths will not employ anyone below the age of 18. Smiths will take reasonable steps to satisfy itself of the member of Staff’s age before that person starts work at Smiths. When persons under the age of 18 are employed, they must not do work that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous or harmful or interferes with their schooling by depriving them of the opportunity to attend school.