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SENIOR PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Tampa, Florida

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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.

SENIOR PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Tampa, Florida

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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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Wafic El-Kara Wafic El-Kara

“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

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. Wither operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 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. 

Crown Beverage North America is searching for a Senior Production Engineer to join our team in supporting the sixteen (16) North American manufacturing operations for the Beverage Division. This position will work closely with the manufacturing facilities to analyze and solve production issues of major proportion, manage the 2-Piece aluminum beer and beverage can and end processes improvements and new technology. The individual will specialize on plant preventative maintenance and repair, tooling, down gaging, plant improvements and swing line operations.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

  • Subject Matter Expert – All things Electrical.
  • Budget development – Design / build / commission new projects, Plant projects, electrical infrastructure upgrade projects, software requirements, training needs.
  • Vendor Specifications – EVL (Electrical Vendor Listing).
  • Electrical Infrastructure improvement project development and priority ranking.
  • Arc Flash Analysis compliance – Divisional.
  • Monthly reporting of Electrical Team Activities.
  • Develop & submit Project Appropriation Requests (PAR)
  • Travel requests and Expense report review and approval.
  • Support Plants and personnel as required and directed to identify production problems or issues, identify viable solutions, develop timelines and budgets to implement and once approved manage the implementation.
  • Monitor & manage all aspects of time and project costs to ensure timely completion within budget of projects within the PED group.
  • The ability to manage projects on different processes required in our business (lubricant systems, can washing, coatings application, wastewater treatment processes, etc.).
  • Develop, procure or provide and coordinate appropriate training for Engineering Team of new technologies and equipment.
  • Mentor and coach technical staff and engineers.
  • This position requires the ability to manage a project as well as the ability to become involved in a “hands-on” capacity.  Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications for success in this role include the following:

Skills and Competencies 

  • AutoCAD – Intermediate or advanced level.
  • Power distribution system design and specification.
  • Instrumentation and controls system design and specification.
  • Ethernet IP Network systems design and specification.
  • PLC system design, programming, installation, and commissioning - Allen Bradley systems are preferred.
  • HMI design and integration with new and existing installations – Allen Bradley systems are preferred.
  • Ethernet VFD control design and implementation.
  • Gas Fired Burner controls and temperature control systems experience.
  • Project Development and Management Skills
  • Administrative - Develop contractor scope of work requirements, material specification and take offs for bid development.
  • On Site Contractor management and coordination.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization.
  • Mentor and coach technical staff and engineers.
  • Understanding and compliance with National Electrical Code rules and requirements.

Education, Knowledge & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years’ experience in high speed manufacturing required.   Experience in metal packaging and/or beverage cans required.   Experience with body makers or tooling a plus
  • Certification in Six Sigma (Green, Black or Master Black Belt) desirable
  • Skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint as well as various CAD software to include MS project
  • Ability to travel 70% throughout North America. Some international travel may be required
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