Mechanical Engineer Degree Apprentice

at  John Crane

Company Description
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.
Job Description
As a Mechanical Engineer Degree Apprentice, you will provide direct technical support to our UK Sales and Service business. You will be involved in product selection and analysis, supporting John Crane’s mechanical wet seal, wet seal system, and flexible element power transmission coupling products from order through to delivery and into service. With guidance, you will learn to apply existing products to meet customer needs and support various engineering activities.
This role is based from our Manchester site working Monday to Friday normal office hours.
Please apply via our degree apprentice supplier: Mechanical Degree Apprentice - AMRC
John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 GCSEs. Grade 5 or above to include English and Maths
• A minimum of two A-Levels at grade B or above, including a maths-based subject and a science, technology or engineering subject or
• An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at DM level or above. CTEC and T-Levels also considered or
• EAL Diploma in an engineering-based subject at D (Distinction) level
• Enthusiasm for mechanical engineering and a desire to learn.
• Basic understanding of engineering tools such as 2D/3D CAD design and drafting, Finite Element Analysis, and engineering calculations.
• Mechanically minded with an appreciation for how components within a product interact.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• The drive and appetite to work and learn at the same time.
  Please note only applications from individuals that have lived/worked in the UK or EU for the last 3 years can be considered.
  Additional Information
  With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.
  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 race, colour, 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.
  At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc

• Technical Support: Assist in providing application support for engineering proposals, orders, retrofits, aftermarket, and service support.
• Troubleshooting: Help troubleshoot customer issues, escalating support as necessary.
• Product Support: Participate in product strip downs, root cause analysis (RCA), technical reports, design, and testing.
• Engineering Guidance: Support technical product selections and provide engineering guidance to UK Sales & Aftermarket teams.
• Design Work: Undertake 2D/3D CAD proposal design and drawing work as required.
• Hands-On Experience: Engage in hands-on product inspection, RCA, and laboratory testing.