Engineering Manager Wet Seal Systems

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 Engineering Manager - Wet Seal Systems will report to the Director Global Engineering WS WSS and will be based out of Pune Function of this role is Managing End-to-End process of Wet Seal System from RFQ to Order Hand off for all SR1 Non SR1 Projects Accountable for the complete ownership of Pre order engineering to our customer by providing on time engineering deliverables Motivate and develop engineering teams and enable smooth operation of the business facilitating growth communication evaluation of their performance and enhance their skill matrix hiring and Training of new employees Key Responsibilities Lead multiple teams of Managers Supervisors Team leaders for EMEAA Region for Wet Seal Systems Pre order Engineering Accountable for overall Engineering KPI s and focus on OTD and Quality metrices Training developing to empower engineering team Working directly with all internal stakeholders and align with them on Engineering Service Level to meet their expectations Work Support and implement all standardization and automation projects driven by Engineering Solutions Team to drive engineering excellence and increased productivity Use actively job management tool for seal system engineering i-Project or equivalent as a global tool for performance measurement Responsible for standardized product offerings and introduce a cost-effective approach to designing support systems and achieving market leading product cost and lead time Lead a large group of Engineers Designers carry out capacity planning job scheduling and drive quality output of system engineering Accountable for on time submission of Engineering documents for customer approval advance procurement manufacturing drawings to operations as prioritized by Operation Contract Manager Project Managers Share best practices for achieving growth and help replicate best practices on a worldwide basis Collaborating with the regional Engineering Managers in key customer engagements and technical alignment with customers and suppliers Provide input to product line managers in identifying opportunities for product growth and new product innovation Drive teams KPI and achieve Priority Action list projects of self and team members SPECIFIC DUTIES ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Accountable for Wet seal system Pre-Order Engineering deliverables Pre-Order Engineering and Engineering Deliverables well within the promised date KPI On Time Submission of Engineering Deliverables and Quality as per Business Goal Preparing and maintain the daily dashboard weekly and monthly reports as required to achieve the desired results Co-ordinating with all the stakeholders and getting the right inputs as required to complete the task Communicating within the team and with stakeholders for any improvements or changes as desired Monitoring and Improving engineering processes with internal initiatives Resolving customer issues to their overall satisfaction Ensure that the company policies and followed and values practiced Ensure engineering services outsourcing utlisation well to meet business requirements EHS REQUIREMENTS Additional duties and responsibilities will vary based upon company needs Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the Company s goals Lifting guidelines in accordance with the Manual Lifting Guidelines noted in the Safety Handbook Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company s environmental performance goals Complete and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements Qualifications POSITION REQUIREMENTS Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities A Bachler or master s degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline Mechanical Chemical Instrumentation with 15 years experience in technology development engineering or similar functions At least 10 year engineering experience with at least 5 years of Supervisor team leader experience Domain knowledge in process equipment and seal systems in Polymer Pharmaceutical Chemical Aerospace Refinery and Turbomachinery areas Strong working knowledge of how the mechanical seal business and markets work and how to create growth through engineering processes and products Good understanding of engineering process needs in design and operations key business drivers and industry practices Excellent communication skills to articulate strategies and drive a coordinated action plan Strong leadership presence with the ability to prioritize and communicate clearly across all levels of the organization Ability to work in a deadline driven work environment attention to detail and multitasking are essential Affinity with mechanical seal systems as essential technology in process industry An ability to work in an international environment with functional teams spread over various regions including corresponding willingness to travel Self-starter and highly motivated to achieve results with limited direct supervision Excellent people skills and proven ability to lead a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English a proficiency in MS Office 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 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 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