Regional Mechanical Engineer - Italy, Greece & Turkey

Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.

John Crane is part of  Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.

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John Crane is seeking a Regional Engineer to join our team in Muggiò (Milan). In this role, the successful candidate will oversee the technical execution of mechanical seal and coupling engineering orders, ensuring accuracy, quality, and full compliance with customer and project requirements. The Regional Engineer will also provide cross‑functional technical support, serving as a key point of reference for all engineering‑related matters.

The Key Responsibilities are below - 

• Support the Sales Department during the bid phase, providing technical guidance.
• Select materials and design features that best align with seal duty requirements and project specifications.
• Lead the design process for engineered products, working independently or in close collaboration with internal teams.
• Handle engineering activities, including GAD approvals, release of production details, customer and supplier inquiries and technical calculations.
• Work collaboratively to analyse and resolve customer claims and address complex or challenging applications.
• Interact directly with customers when required, participating in technical meetings and delivering training sessions.

• University degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a similar technical role within an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, mechanical seals, compressors, pumps, and hydraulic systems.
• Excellent analytical skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication abilities and proven team‑working skills.
• High computer proficiency, including MS Office and CAD software (Solid Edge).
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Willingness to travel within Italy as needed.

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.