Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.
Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.
Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.
This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Sustaining & Product Support Engineer to join our Technology team in Hemel Hempstead. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to play a key role in supporting existing products throughout their lifecycle while driving continuous improvement.
Working as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you will help ensure that engineering processes run efficiently and that product data remains accurate and robust. You will contribute to solving real-world challenges such as product obsolescence, quality improvements, and value engineering initiatives.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Driving engineering changes and continuous improvements through formal change processes
- Creating and updating engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation
- Supporting product lifecycle activities, maintaining integrity of product data
- Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and Programme teams to implement improvements
- Advising stakeholders on change implementation, timelines, and potential impacts
- Supporting operations with the rollout of product updates and enhancements
- Contributing to ongoing process improvement initiatives
Why Join Us
At Smiths Detection, you will be part of a business that is tackling some of the world’s most important security challenges. We offer:
- The opportunity to work on complex, high-impact engineering products
- Exposure to cross-functional teams and end-to-end product lifecycle activities
- A collaborative environment that supports learning and professional development
- Structured programmes to help you grow your technical and career capabilities
- A culture that recognises contribution and supports career progression.
- Degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Up to 2 years’ engineering experience
- Experience using SolidWorks (3D CAD) and product data management systems
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT tools
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership
- Eligibility for UK Security Check (SC) clearance
Desirable
- Awareness of engineering lifecycle processes and gated design methodologies
- Understanding of ERP systems and business tools
- Knowledge of military or regulated industry standards
- Working towards professional accreditation
Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
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 Detection, 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.
Skills Required
- Degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Up to 2 years' engineering experience
- Experience using SolidWorks (3D CAD)
- Experience with product data management systems (PDM)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT tools
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and take ownership
- Eligibility for UK Security Check (SC) clearance
- Awareness of engineering lifecycle processes and gated design methodologies
- Understanding of ERP systems and business tools
- Knowledge of military or regulated industry standards
- Working towards professional accreditation
What We Do
For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by engineering a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help make the world safer, more energy efficient and productive, and better connected, across four global markets: Energy, General Industrial, Safety & Security, and Aerospace & Defence. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs more than 15,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com. We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.
