Production Engineer LSM/Dryer Bevcan EMEA

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bevcan EMA is seeking a Production Engineer for Metal Finishing – LSM and Dryers. The role supports multiple European sites and involves working in Wantage (UK) or other European locations.

You will lead improvements in Lacquer Spray Machines, Rim Coaters, and associated ovens, while promoting best practices, training, and cost reduction initiatives. Travel overseas will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Sound engineering background to Higher National Diploma (HND) or Degree level in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving, with a logical approach and effective decision-making skills.
• Self-starter, team player with leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel overseas on short notice for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide plant operational support for quality issues, maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting; implement best practices and follow-up on issues and improvement projects.
• Carry out line operation and technical audits; propose improvements via projects.
• Develop SOPs, best practices and cost reduction programmes for regular operation and changeover conditions; deliver training on Metal Finishing equipment and processes.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and Sustainability strategies; support trials and process-challenging activities.
• Liaise with Crown Technology on equipment, tooling, materials and process improvements; share new technologies and standards with Plant Teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Industrial engineering

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Description:

Your work environment : We are now looking to recruit a Production Engineer Metal Finishing – LSM and Dryers in the Central Production Engineering Department (PED) of Bevcan EMA. The role could be based at our centre in Wantage (UK) or preferably at one of our European plants locations.The scope of the role is to support 12 manufacturing locations in Europe (UK, France, Spain, Italy, Slovakia, Greece, Germany and Turkey) and 5 in the Middle East and North Africa (UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia). You will also be involved in project work at new greenfield sites and newly acquired manufacturing locations.

Your mission in Crown:

Join us and participate in all the improvement activities of the Metal Finishing to improve all standards of the manufacturing processes in terms of quality, cost and efficiency.

Primary areas of activity and responsibility for the role will include the Lacquer Spray Machines (LSMs), Rim Coaters (BRCs & MRCs), Over varnish units (O/V), the associating ovens: IBOs, Pin Ovens, Washer Dryers, UV ovens with all associated materials /chemicals.

• You provide plant operational support for quality issues and support in maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting, implementing best practices and follow-up with issues and improvement projects.
• You realise Line operation and technical audits and propose improvements opportunities through respective projects.
• You promote the development of SOP’s, Best Practices and Cost Reduction Programmes for regular operation and changeover conditions. You deliver classroom and hands-on the job training in Metal Finishing equipment and processes.
• You take part in the Lean Manufacturing and Sustainability strategy of the Group towards materials’ consumption reduction and process waste removal by supporting any new materials’ trials and process-challenging activities.
• You liaise with CROWN Technology on equipment, tooling, materials and process improvements and standardisation of specifications. You pass on the local Plant Teams new technologies and operational standards and you act as an ambassador of the Company’s operational culture towards the main manufacturing-related KPIs.

About you:

The successful candidate has a sound engineering background to Higher National Diploma (HND) or Degree level in in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. You are highly experienced in 2pc engineering and process knowledge, with a safety mind-set. You have the ability to acquire and utilise knowledge in specific areas of Metal Finishing areas, focusing on Lacquer Spray Machines (LSMs), Rim Coaters (BRCs & MRCs), Overvarnish units (O/V), the associating ovens: IBOs, Pin Ovens, Washer Dryers and UV ovens.

You can show proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels and you demonstrate high levels of problem-solving, with a logical approach and effective decision-making skills. A self-starter, you are an effective team player, with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. You are as well computer literate. You are flexible to travel at short notice and for extended periods overseas with the willingness to adapt to different cultures and circumstances.