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Process Engineer

Connellsville, Pennsylvania

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As a part of our Engineering team, you’ll be our go-to when it comes to tools, equipment and recommending design and materials improvements. You'll recommend, select and implement new technology for our manufacturing processes. As part of your day-to-day, you'll troubleshoot equipment issues and oversee the engineering side of plant projects to help us meet and improve our efficiency goals. This is your opportunity to participate in a high-level capacity while still doing hands-on work.

Ready for a career that’ll spotlight your skillset? Read our full description to see if you’re a fit.

Process Engineer

Connellsville, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Joining Crown means joining a global leader in the design and production of packaging. In this role, it’ll be up to you to measure, report, maintain and improve on how things are done. Given the workplace setting, the ideal candidate will have experience in a production setting, ideally, in a high-speed manufacturing operation. Crown’s looking for someone who has the ability to be a team player and knows when they’re needed to take on supervisory responsibilities.

Where Lifelong Careers Take Shape

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Success Profile

This candidate will be methodical in their approach but big picture when it comes to maintaining efficiency and workplace materials. In addition to mechanical expertise, working knowledge of Six Sigma and digital tools for documentation and design is a plus.

  • Analytical
  • Organized
  • Logical
  • Strategic
  • Problem solver
  • Responsible

Our Culture

At Crown, we’re on a mission to create the shape of things to come. That means shaping quality packaging with integrity, making products that’ll last, and building careers with longevity. We’re invested in doing the work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and are compensated with the benefits, pay, learning resources, and welcoming environment they deserve.

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“At Crown, every day is a unique and exciting journey, where no two days are the same. The team's unity creates a family-like environment that fosters seamless collaboration. Learning from colleagues with extensive experience is a privilege that significantly contributes to my growth.”

Wafic El-Kara

Senior Manager, Production Engineering Food Packaging Division, North America

Benefits

In this salaried role, you’ll be eligible for company-paid health insurance and our 401(k) Savings Plan with match (offered only after 30 days of employment). In some cases, you may even be eligible for a safety gear allowance.

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401(k)

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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PTO

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Tuition Reimbursement

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Free Company-Paid Health Insurance

Responsibilities

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About Crown:

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 over 29,000 people and net sales of over $11 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 Overview:

Crown’s Closures, Aerosol & Promotional Packaging (CAPP) Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for the largest consumer packaging companies in North America.  Our distinguished list of clients including SC Johnson, Abbott Laboratories and Unilever.    We manufacture total packaging solutions including:

Closures: We manufacture a variety of decorative food and metal vacuum sealed closures, metal and composite closures, capping systems for glass and plastic container manufacturers.

Aerosol Packaging: We manufacture cans and ends for manufacturers of personal care, food, household and industrial products.  We offer our customers a broad range of products including multiple sizes, color schemes and shaped packaging.

Promotional and Specialty Packaging: We manufacture a wide array of decorative containers with numerous lid and closure variations. 

Here is your chance to join the CAPP Division.

Position Overview:

The Process Engineer works closely with the Plant Superintendent to ensure the production of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations. 

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Plant Superintendent, the Process Engineer responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:   

  • Establish processing parameters that meet or exceed business objectives for cost, quality, and efficiency
  • Collaborate with production teams and leadership to drive enhancements in productivity, safety and quality
  • Guide operations in the evaluation of new production opportunities, improving existing operations, cost-saving ideas and troubleshooting issues. (Consumable reduction, spoilage reduction, Time savings, SOP’s etc.)
  • Monitor processes for effectiveness
  • Collect and analyze process data
  • Apply detailed, structured problem solving to correct process shortcomings.
  • Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to perform controlled experiments to correct or improve performance
  • Support training activities including scheduling and executing of trainings of current and new employees.
  • Advise Plant Engineer and operations of potential problems, risks and roadblocks while providing solutions for corrective action
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned


Qualifications:

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

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance/ Engineering or equivalent education and years of experience
  • Five-to-seven-year(s) experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
  • At least five years of proven experience in a maintenance/engineering role
  • Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support

Preferred Requirements

  • Packaging industry experience
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing

Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”
  • Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
  • Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
  • Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
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