John Crane Looking for Mgr III Engineering Program Management at Morton Grove, IL  Full Time

Location: North America, USA, Morton Grove

Ref: JOHNCRANENA01510

Division: John Crane

Job Function: Engineering

Smiths is always looking for curious minds. For new colleagues who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Those who would like to use their talents to help make the world safer, healthier, more efficient and more connected.

We’re proud that we’ve been helping propel the human world forwards during our 160 year history of innovation. By looking at things differently. By adapting and never standing still. And by always thinking big.

Today we’re an aligned global business of five divisions and around 22,000 colleagues that touches the lives of millions every year across five vibrant global markets.

For more than 100 years, John Crane has partnered our customers around the world to deliver innovative solutions that improve process and equipment reliability through a relentless focus on quality, a passion for service, and uncompromising commitment to our people, safety, the environment and ethical business practices.

With more than 5,800 employees around the globe, we supply and service the products used by our customers in process industries for their mission-critical operations.

Being a valued and trusted partner is more than what we do-it is our legacy. Our core values-respect, ownership, integrity, customer focus and passion-guide our actions and behavior every day.

So whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out on your career, our global scale and focus on growth means great career opportunities for the right colleagues. There’s never been a better time to join Smiths. And help us create the future.

The Dry Gas Seal R&D Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating different related projects in a company to ensure they benefit one another and meet strategic business goals. Their main duties include organizing various programs and activities to position John Crane as the technology leader in DGS.

Long Term

• Evaluating and assessing the programs’ strengths and weaknesses
• Working with the Core Technology group to launch ahead of programs the technologies that will be required during the development phase
• Identify training plans for employees to increase competencies in DGS and fill gaps

Short Term – Day-to Day

• Manage a team of Engineers working on new product development projects
• Manage cross functional teams to achieve project goals and objectives
• Design and validate new design concepts using engineering tools and data analysis to reduce the number of tests and to accelerate development process
• Manage projects using a Gated process
• Ensure all deliverables are obtained for each phase of a project and according to the schedule
• Preparation of project schedule and project status reporting to management
• Manage and execute CAPEXs to support product development
• Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment
• Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the department
• Monitor and control project schedule and prepare project activity reports and required project documentation
• Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors during project execution
• Lead Technical audits for every project to rank risk and list mitigation plans.

Technical

• Master of Mechanical Engineering in mechanics equivalent experience.
• 15 years ‘experience in design, testing and application of Dry Gas Seal and associated support systems with 10 years in Management of projects/programs
• A solid experience in Modeling and Simulation (FEA, CFD in 2D and 3D using ANSYS for instance or more targeted software tools)
• Understanding on manufacturing processes for DGS (lapping, metrology…)

• A solid understanding of turbomachinery – having worked for an OEM is a plus.
• Understanding of coating technologies and high-performance ceramics is a plus
• Knowledge in Tribology is a plus

Management

• Goal oriented with the ability to achieve results
• Data driven with the ability to drive improvements through teams without direct line responsibility
• Be able demonstrate a clear and decisive management style that encourages involvement, interaction and team work.
• Practical in approach, with the ability to move in and out of detail with ease to see the bigger picture /wider perspective.
• Willingness / ability to travel (Globally)
• Excellent communication skills in English, other languages beneficial.
• Confident and able to deal with very challenging situations in a calm and credible manner.

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.