Mechanical Engineer - Product Testing

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer, Product Testing reporting to the Test Lab Manager . The Mechanical Engineer is integral to supporting the prototype testing team across various aspects of product testing and equipment development. This includes understanding unique testing requirements, identifying the necessary equipment, and creating test plans and experiments to ensure accurate and reliable results. The engineer will also produce detailed reports with graphed test data, present findings to the wider team, and provide insights into key test events. A key aspect of the role involves designing, assembling, and commissioning prototype test equipment, as well as developing new processes, procedures, and software tools to enhance efficiency and consistency. Additionally, the engineer will be responsible for producing 3D and 2D designs of test rigs, performing hand calculations, and conducting simulations like FEA/CFD to validate new designs. They will also contribute to project planning, cost estimations, and CAPEX business cases, while managing their own schedule effectively. Ensuring a safe work environment and applying safety and organisational practices like 5S is essential.John Crane is an equal opportunity employer.Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to) Understand unique product testing requirements and identify test equipment needsCreate test plans and experimentsProduce detailed reports with graphical test data, concluding the outcome of testsPresent data to testing group and stakeholders and provide insight on key test eventsCreate new processes and proceduresCreate new software toolsProduce detailed project plansProduce project costings and develop CAPEX business casesDevelop 3D and 2D designs of mechanical test equipment and assembly toolsProduce detailed piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) for test setupsBuilding and commissioning of prototype test equipmentComplete hand calculation and simulations (FEA/CFD) to validate new rig and equipment designCarry out FMEA’s on new designsWork in a safe manner and understand and apply general safety practicesWork in an organized manner understanding and applying 5SSelf manage own schedule, provide commitments, and execute effectivelyContribute to team improvement projectsApply a methodical approach to fault finding and RCA’s: for both testing equipment and new products i.e. isolation of variablesDocumentation: Project scopes, SOP’s, equipment manuals