Job Description:
We are now looking to recruit a Production Engineer - Metal Forming (DWI 2-Piece Can) within our Project Engineering team Bevcan EMA, based at one of our European plant locations.
The scope of the role is to support the 12 manufacturing locations in Europe (UK, France, Spain, Italy, Slovakia, Greece, Germany and Turkey) and 5 in the Middle East and North Africa (UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia). You will also be involved in project work at new greenfield sites and newly acquired manufacturing locations.
Your mission in Crown
Join us and participate in all the activities of the Metal Forming within the Mechanical Project Engineering Team in order to improve all standards of the manufacturing processes in terms of quality, cost and efficiency.
The primary areas of activity and responsibility will include the Coil Handling, Cupping system, Bodymakers, Trimmers, Necker, Flanger, Reformer, Die sets, Tooling and Lubricants applied in the forming process.
You promote the development of SOP’s, Best Practices and Cost Reduction Programmes. You deliver classroom and hands-on training of Metal Forming equipment and processes. You are liaising with CROWN Technology on equipment, tooling, materials and process improvements and standardisation of specifications.
About you
The successful candidate has a sound engineering background/ or you are qualified to ONC, HNC, HND or degree level. You are highly experienced in 2pc engineering and process knowledge, with a safety mind-set. You have the ability to acquire and utilise knowledge in the specific areas of cupping, bodymaking and necking. You are able to show proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels and you demonstrate with a logical approach, high levels of problem-solving and effective decision-making skills. A self-starter, you are an effective team player, with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. You are as well computer literate. You are flexible to travel at short notice and for extended periods overseas, with the willingness to adapt to different cultures and circumstances.
Skills Required
- Engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, HND or degree)
- Extensive experience in 2-piece can engineering and metal forming processes
- Safety mindset and adherence to safety standards
- Knowledge/ability to acquire expertise in cupping, bodymaking and necking
- Experience with coil handling, trimmers, necker, flanger, reformer, die sets and tooling
- Proven clear and concise communication at all levels
- Strong problem-solving and effective decision-making skills
- Leadership, interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams
- Computer literate
- Willingness and flexibility to travel at short notice and for extended periods overseas
- Ability to develop SOPs, deliver classroom and hands-on training, and lead cost reduction programmes
What We Do
Crown is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products and equipment for consumer and industrial products. Crown's packaging for consumer products include steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household and other consumer products, glass bottles for beverage product and metal vacuum closures and steel crowns sold through Crown's sales organization to the soft drink, food, citrus, brewing, household products, personal care and various other industries. Crown's packaging for industrial products includes steel and plastic strap consumables and equipment, paper based protective packaging, and plastic film consumables and equipment, which are sold into the metals, food and beverage, construction, agricultural, corrugated, and general industries. At December 31, 2021, the Company operated over 200 manufacturing plants along with sales and service facilities throughout 40 countries and had approximately 26,000 employees. Consolidated net sales for Company in 2021 were $11.4 billion with 56% derived from operations outside the US and Canada.
