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Job DescriptionKey Activities:
RFQ Handling (Pre-order Phase):
- Interpret and analyze project specifications not limited to Mechanical design, Instruments, site conditions, Pressure Vessels/Heat exchangers, Regulatory requirements, manufacturing specifications like Welding, PMI, painting, Inspection/Quality etc
- Review, prepare and record extract of customer / project specifications
- Application engineering (Product selection and Sizing)
- Maintain activity and utilization Log / Tracker
- Driving standardization and cost database
- Validating and maintaining records of Application inputs
Technical alignment with Vendors & Cost Estimation:
- Review component datasheets prepared by other engineering teams.
- Review Project AVL or JC STD AVL and float RFQs to vendors.
- Review quotations received from vendors and align technically as per specification requirements.
- Negotiate with vendors for best cost and delivery.
- Prepare bid analysis report (Cost and delivery comparison along with vendors CED) and Technical alignment book and share the same with stakeholders including Engineering, Operations, Supply chain, PDO teams etc.
- Managing vendor and quotation database for future references.
- Review scope of supply and specifications prepared by other engineering teams.
- Prepare cost estimation using costing tool, database and vendor quotes.
- Prepare lead time sheets considering the current lead times.
- Improvising the existing costing tools.
Post-Order phase
- Review purchase order vs. quote and prepare order handover
- Handover techno-commercially aligned project scope & final supporting documents to post order (Engineering, Project execution etc.)
- Participate in Project handover meetings to facilitate clear and clean order handover to execution Teams
- Providing Support on Techno commercial clarifications to execution teams
Senior Engineer - responsibilities and expectations include:
- Developing, facilitate and Mentor less experienced engineers
- Support System Improvement Strategy or Strategic initiatives in terms of Global Projects requirements/ customer expectations
- Preparation of executive report to communicate team’s efficiency and effectiveness
- Create/update processes, procedures, documentation and knowledge bank
- Support developing product literature and training materials.
- To cover for Senior Supervisor in his/her absence
Key Accountabilities:
- Good analytical skills and excellent understanding of process engineering needs in design & operations, key business drivers and industry practices.
- Should have good written and spoken skills in English and Dedicated team player with well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to make quick decisions while evaluating risk to John Crane and the customer
- Ability to work in a deadline driven work environment, attention to detail, and multitasking are essential.
- Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S
Responsibilities:
- Good techno-commercial and contractual aptitude and orientation
- Good analytical skills and Quick learner
- Highly target driven
- Customer service and business oriented
- Solution oriented with Customer/Vendor
- Ability to manage multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to anticipate any potential issues and drive with contingency and mitigation plans
- Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline (Mechanical / Chemical/Instrumentation) with 8 + years’ experience in technology development, engineering, or similar functions.
- Thorough knowledge in interpretation of customer and project specification (OEM, EPC and End user)
- Strong application and detailed engineering knowledge of mechanical seal Support Systems (API –Piping Plans) or similar fluid control systems products (like Lube oil Consoles or Oil Lubricating Systems or Pre-jacking systems, HP-LP systems or Filtration units etc,) for applications in Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power, Steel, Chemical industries
- Experience in sourcing, vendor quote alignment (Techno-commercial) are preferred
- Experience in piping equipment fabrication supervision or quality management will be an added advantage
- Hands on experience in selection of Pressure, Level & Temperature instruments and preparation of Instrument specifications are preferred
- Working knowledge with API 682, API 610, API 614, ASME / ANSI Piping and pressure vessels standards are preferable.
- Knowledge of Electrical Enclosures for Hazardous Area Classification and Mechanical Protection requirements are preferred
- Work experience in Pumps and Compressors skids engineering will be an added advantage
- Functional experience in basic CAD tool (like Solid Edge) is expected
Key Metrics:
- Quality of Techno-commercial offer.
- Optimized clarification/deviation list.
- Competitive cost and drive winning strategy.
- Company guideline compliance for lead time.
- Development of Mentees
- Strategic Initiatives
Leadership Behaviors:
- Innovates for impact
- Take accountability & ownership
- Delivers results at pace
- Leads inclusivity and empowers
- Develops self and others
- Lives Smiths values
- Sets vision to inspire
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Chemical, or Instrumentation Engineering
- 8+ years of experience in technology development, engineering, or similar functions
- Thorough knowledge of interpreting customer and project specifications from OEMs, EPCs, and end users
- Strong application and detailed engineering knowledge of mechanical seal support systems, API piping plans, or similar fluid control systems
- Experience supporting applications in oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, power, or steel industries
- Experience in sourcing and techno-commercial vendor quote alignment
- Experience in piping equipment fabrication supervision or quality management
- Hands-on experience selecting pressure, level, and temperature instruments and preparing instrument specifications
- Working knowledge of API 682, API 610, API 614, and ASME/ANSI piping and pressure vessel standards
- Knowledge of electrical enclosures for hazardous area classification and mechanical protection requirements
- Experience in pumps and compressor skid engineering
- Functional experience with a basic CAD tool such as Solid Edge
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, evaluate risk, and work in a deadline-driven environment
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