DGS Team Lead

DGS Team Lead Smiths Group | Australia | full-time | onsite

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries. Our offerings include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies, enabling efficient and sustainable operations. With over 200 sites in more than 50 countries and a workforce exceeding 6,000 globally, we collaborate with customers to enhance operational safety, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet environmental standards. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, an organisation with over 170 years of pioneering progress, engineering for a better future across energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial markets. Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

Job Description

• Ensure and maintain all safety requirements as per company policy.
• Ensure and maintain consistent quality standards throughout the DGS refurbishment and testing process.
• Maintain all necessary calibration and certification of tools and equipment within the DGS service scope.
• Review, approve, and manage concessions for Inspection reports.
• Review designs and place orders for new test equipment.
• Train the team on face calibration software.
• Provide guidance on seal assembly issues.
• Consult and provide technical guidance for DGS test failures.
• Review and approve test results.
• Operate DGS testing facilities and conduct virtual online tests with customers.
• Provide customers with technical support and solutions.
• Review and raise GCN for drawing upgrading.
• Train the team on general principles of testing and DGS operation.
• Provide technical review of GA drawings for interchangeability.
• Present the product range and its technical attributes/benefits to the team.
• Liaise with various technical departments to provide technical solutions/advice.
• Establish machining operations where applicable.
• Provide site support activities during emergency/critical requirements with shortages.
• Support DGS CI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma or University degree in Engineering or a relevant vocational technical qualification.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a proactive multinational & multicultural environment.
• ERP knowledge in SAP.
• Lapping and polishing knowledge.
• Excellent People management skills.
• Good technical knowledge of the John Crane product portfolio.

Additional Information

Smiths Group values diversity and inclusivity, fostering a supportive environment through employee resource groups (ERGs) such as Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. We recognise excellence through the annual Smiths Excellence Awards, celebrating achievements on Smiths Day.

We offer a great career with competitive compensation and benefits. We believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds foster company growth and provide equal employment consideration regardless of colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are an inclusive company grounded in equality and ethics, celebrating, supporting, and embracing diversity.

Smiths Group or its recruitment partners will never request payment for participation in the hiring process. To avoid fraudulent requests, please apply directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc).

Application Instructions

Apply via the Smiths Group careers website.

Reference: REF5870T Job Function: Manufacturing