Engineering Manager

Crown Holdings, Inc.

Dubai

On-site

AED 220,000 - 300,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Leader to drive reliability and uptime across high-speed can plants.

You will supervise PM/RC programs, manage budgets, and coordinate with production, QA, and supply chain to optimize equipment performance. The role requires a strong background in maintenance systems, project management, and teams leadership, with priority given to candidates from can-manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering.
8–10 years of engineering/maintenance experience in manufacturing.
3–5 years in a managerial role; experience in can manufacturing or high-speed lines preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
Ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
Analyze breakdowns and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Monitor maintenance KPIs (downtime, MTTR, reliability trends).
Provide technical support to Production and coordinate with other departments.
Plan and execute plant projects, upgrades, and annual shutdowns.
Lead, coach, and develop engineering and maintenance teams.

Skills

Maintenance Management

Reliability Engineering

Project Management

Budgeting & Cost Control

Leadership

Spare Parts Management

Root Cause Analysis

Safety & EHS

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical / industrial engineering

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Mission

To lead and manage all engineering and maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted production operations, optimal equipment performance, and efficient utilization of assets, while maintaining full compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Main Challenges & Complexity

Ensuring high equipment reliability while minimizing maintenance costs
Managing preventive and corrective maintenance in a 24/7 production environment
Balancing maintenance schedules with production priorities
Optimizing spare parts inventory and reducing obsolete stock
Driving continuous improvement in equipment performance and maintenance practices
Managing technical upgrades, projects, and external contractors

Main Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability Management
- Lead preventive and corrective maintenance (PM&R) programs for all plant equipment
- Ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency
- Analyze breakdowns and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Monitor maintenance KPIs (downtime, MTTR, reliability trends)
- Maintain engineering standards, documentation, and equipment history
Engineering Operations & Technical Support
- Provide technical support to Production to resolve operational issues
- Coordinate engineering activities with production and other departments
- Maintain technical documentation, manuals, and equipment specifications
- Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new equipment
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify and implement improvements in equipment, processes, and maintenance practices
- Drive efficiency improvement projects and reliability enhancements
- Align with corporate standards and best practices (WCP initiatives)
- Optimize maintenance strategies and reduce operational losses
Spare Parts & Inventory Management
- Manage spare parts procurement, stock levels, and inventory optimization
- Review stock parameters (reorder points, quantities) to ensure availability and cost efficiency
- Control obsolete inventory and coordinate with other plants for utilization
Budget & Cost Control
- Prepare and manage engineering and maintenance budgets (repairs, labor, utilities, CAPEX)
- Monitor repair and maintenance costs against budget targets
- Control contractor costs and technical service expenditures
- Support capital investment planning and PAR processes
Projects & Technical Services
- Plan and execute plant projects, upgrades, and annual shutdown activities
- Manage external contractors and technical service providers
- Ensure cost-effective and high-quality execution of engineering projects
- Coordinate installation and commissioning of new machinery
Health, Safety & Environment (EHS)
- Ensure full compliance with corporate and local safety regulations
- Promote safe working practices and equipment safety standards
- Lead risk assessments, safety improvements, and audits
- Drive continuous improvement in plant safety culture
People Management & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop engineering and maintenance teams
- Plan manpower allocation and ensure effective workforce utilization
- Develop training plans, skills matrix, and succession planning
- Promote teamwork, engagement, and performance excellence
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with Production, QA, EHS, Supply Chain, and HR departments
- Provide regular updates to Plant Manager on engineering performance
- Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors, and technical partners
Others
- Execute additional responsibilities as assigned by Plant Manager
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and culture

Key Performance Indicators

Quantitative:
- Equipment Availability / Downtime
- Maintenance Cost vs Budget
- Preventive Maintenance Compliance
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Spare Parts Inventory Levels
- Energy & Utilities Consumption
Qualitative:
- Effectiveness of maintenance strategy and reliability improvement
- Safety performance (incidents, audits, compliance)
- Team performance and development
- Continuous improvement initiatives and innovation