Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical)

Company Overview :

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers and consumers alike.

With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 25,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion

, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated and driven individuals.

Division :

Crown’s Food Division is a premier manufacturer of food cans and ends. Our complete array of food packaging serves a variety of markets, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, ready meals, pet food, infant milk powder and other dry food products. We offer a wide selection of food cans from round to bowl as well as shaped cans. We truly focus on excellence. Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Business Unit.

Location :

Ideal candidate will reside near a major airport in the Midwest and / or Eastern Region of the US as this position will require up to 70% regular travel to the Plant locations.

Position Overview :

The Manufacturing Engineering (with an Electrical Engineering emphasis) will support eight (8) facilities of the North American Food Division manufacturing operations. This position will work closely with the manufacturing facilities in regard to electrical programming, problem solving, etc. for both the 3-Piece and 2-Piece steel and aluminum food cans and end processes.

Duties And Responsibilities :

Reporting directly to the Sr Manager Production Engineering (Electrical) duties would include but not be limited to the following :

Providing problem-solving on electrical technical matters relating to food can and end performance

Developing full documentation package of new and existing installations

Continued support of new installations and plants until production efficiencies and goals are met

Support plants and personnel as required to identify production problems or issues, identify viable solutions and implement the same

Develop job completion schedules and monitor their progress

Guide, support and train plant electrical teams

Qualifications :

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following :

Minimum Requirements

BS degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related discipline

5+ years in a packaging manufacturing environment, food production or a similar industry.

Strong technical knowledge demonstrating broad understanding of electrical power and controls design and installation

Demonstrated experience in PLC logic programming, documentation, and troubleshooting control programs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, etc.)

Experience with facilities power distribution (including voltages to 600v & three phase) and control systems and subsystems

Power transmission equipment such as gearboxes, drive trains, conveying equipment, etc.

Proven record of delivering engineering outputs to achieve scheduled targets

Effective communication skills are needed for this role, both verbal and written as well as the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.

Self-motivated and eager to take the initiative; with the ability to work effectively in a team setting and as an individual

Well organized and detail oriented with good time management skills

Strong PC skills are a must, especially using Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Committed to on-going personal development and career growth

Preferred Requirements

Steel and / or aluminum manufacturing environment experience would be ideal

A certification in Six Sigma and / or Lean Manufacturing would be a plus

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The associate may lift and / or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

Will be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting in a plant environment as well as in an office.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.

The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.

The noise level is frequently loud.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.