About Us

Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.

Job Description

Under minimum supervision, plan and perform research, design, development or other manufacturing engineering assignments to develop new methods, tooling, etc. Use some independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. Trouble shoot by investigating problems related to production difficulties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues in Manufacturing
• Act as liaison between Manufacturing and Engineering
• Create and maintain engineering & manufacturing documentation
• Lead and support projects focused on process improvement, quality control, and lean manufacturing
• Managing and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in alignment with corporate policies and procedures
• Generate routings
• Investigate labor variances and correct standards as needed
• Lead or support Capital Expenditure Projects
• Respond and implement process change requests as required
• Identify opportunity for productivity improvements related to equipment, methods of manufacturing and workflow enhancements and recommend and implement

The Individual

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Engineered to CNC manufacturing experience
• Previous work in an ISO controlled work environment
• Experience in a low volume/high mix manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with cost reduction, quality improvement and throughput improvement projects.
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to use Solid Edge.
• Experience with Quality (ISO 9001), Environmental (ISO 14001), and Health & Safety (OHSHAS 18001) business management systems.
• Experience with Haas and Mazak

Diversity & Inclusion

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, 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.

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