Sr. Manager Production Engineering (Electrical)

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description:

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 80% regular travel to the Plant locations.

Position Overview:

The Sr. Manager Production 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 as the subject matter expert 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 Director Production Engineering, the Sr Manager Production Engineering duties would include but not be limited to the following:

• Providing problem-solving leadership on electrical technical matters relating to food can and end performance
• Design of Electrical Systems, Management of the installation, testing and hands on commissioning of the installations
• Developing full documentation package of new and existing installations
• Continued support of new installations and plants until production efficiencies and goals are met
• Specifying of electrical materials, soliciting of quotations and working with the purchasing department to procure materials required to support the installation
• Developing scope of work, identifying qualified contractors, soliciting bids to same and selecting the best qualified by cost and ability
• Work with corporate purchasing requirements to request and receive purchase orders for equipment and suppliers
• Support plants and personnel as required to identify production problems or issues, identify viable solutions and implement the same
• Manage time and project costs to ensure on time completion within budget
• Develop job completion schedules and monitor their progress
• Guide, support and train plant electrical teams
• Mentor and coach technical staff and engineers
• Extensive travel (Up to 80%) will be required

Job Requirements

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
• 10+ 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
• Experience with designing machine and line control systems utilizing programmable controllers (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, etc.)
• Experience with facilities power distribution (including voltages to 600v & three phase) and control systems and subsystems
• Demonstrated experience in PLC logic programming, documentation, and troubleshooting control programs
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects to completion
• 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.

What Crown Offers You 

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees

• The opportunity to build a meaningful career  

• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences   

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!
 

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