Project Specialist

The role at John Crane involves supporting strategic projects by managing project documentation and overseeing cross-functional team transactions. You will be responsible for preparing technical documentation such as API data sheets, spares registers, manufacturing data books, and vendor document registers. Additionally, you will act as a back-up for project delivery engineers and independently manage the execution of small orders. Your duties will include reviewing drawings, preparing comment resolution sheets, and API seal data sheets. You will also be tasked with receiving, cataloguing, and storing both hard copies and electronic copies of technical drawings and reports in an organized manner. Furthermore, you will allocate and control the document numbering system for project work and support SAP activities like quotation creation and order status reviews. It is essential to work with precision to ensure accurate electronic and hard copy filing for easy retrieval. You will play a key role in maintaining the quality and accuracy of overall project documentation while controlling and recording all documentation transmittals. Monitoring the document/drawing approval cycle and facilitating effective communication among cross-functional team members are also vital aspects of this position. As part of your responsibilities, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of the John Crane Project Management framework and ensure that documents of external origin, particularly supplier documents, are identified and distributed correctly. You will also review and raise requests for updating documents and drawings with relevant departments to maintain accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate for this role should have a Diploma with 4-5 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 3-4 years of experience. Relevant experience in project documentation, order execution, supply chain, or similar roles is preferred. Experience in manufacturing, customer service, or quality departments with vendor documents/inspections is advantageous. Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel, is required for this position. At John Crane, we value diversity and inclusivity, and we support our employees by running employee resource groups (ERGs) to foster connections and provide a safe space. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. We also recognize excellence through the Smiths Excellence Awards, an annual celebration of outstanding activities, people, and projects that drive our business forward. If you are seeking a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits while contributing to engineering a better future, we invite you to join us at John Crane.,