Location: Latin America, Mexico, Tlalnepantla De Baz Mexico- Ref: JOHNCRANELATAM00913- Division: John Crane- Job Function: Engineering**Job Description**:Under general supervision, the supervisor plans, conducts and develops work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Estimates staffing needs and schedules work to meet completion dates. Coordinates and supervises up to 12 employees and supervises an operation of the engineering function; reviews progress and evaluates results. Troubleshoots by investigating problems related to product performance or production difficulties.Duties & Responsibilities- Approve new product design ideas testing and if successful, incorporates into product design.- Devise new approaches to problems encountered in assignments.- Approve overall system and component part design and materials, proposals, layouts, installation, assembly and detail drawing.- Negotiate with sales personnel regarding material changes or modifications of customer equipment and system or auxiliary items.- Establish new guidelines and routines based on engineering standards to assure operation efficiency.- Communicate orally and in writing with customers, sales and company personnel and vendors providing counseling, advice and technical assistance.- Meet with customers in plant or at customer's site to discuss, analyze and resolve field problems.- Prepare reports and recommendations to management and assist in developing department practices and policies.- Responsible for special projects and programs.- Approve shipment of purchased items from supplier with acceptable deviation.- Plan, schedule and coordinate assignments and workloads.- Forecast requirements and lead time to meet the objectives of the engineering function.- Liaison between various functions and departments.Diversity & InclusionWe 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.The Individual- Requires a Bachelors' degree in an engineering discipline, preferably BSME, or experience equivalent to a four year degree.- 5+ years' experience in mechanical engineering and/or practical work experience in the customer's industry; in addition to, mechanical seals, rotating equipment- 2 years of experience leading teams- Leadership skills- Demonstrate a complete understanding of the engineering principles applied to perform work assignments- Travel is required to interface directly with customers.About SmithsAbout John Crane