Production Engineer Metal Forming MEA

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Crown Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. It designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products for some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to its long‑term future.

We are looking to recruit a Production Engineer – Metal Forming (DWI 2‑Piece Can) for MEA
, within the Project Engineering team based at Dubai (UAE). The role reports to the Metal Forming Team Leader EMEA and is functionally linked to the Regional Manufacturing Director MEA. The scope of the role primarily supports five manufacturing locations in the Middle East and North Africa (UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia) and involves project work at new green‑field sites and newly acquired manufacturing locations.

• Support and improve manufacturing processes in terms of quality, cost and efficiency.
• Oversee coil handling, cupping system, bodymakers, trimmers, necker, flanger, reformer, die sets, tooling and lubricants applied in the forming process.
• Develop standard operating procedures, best practices and cost‑reduction programmes.
• Deliver classroom and hands‑on training on metal‑forming equipment and processes.
• Collaborate with Crown Technology on equipment, tooling, materials and process improvements and standardise specifications.

The successful candidate has a sound engineering background and is qualified to the level of ONC, HNC, HND or degree. Experience in 2‑piece engineering and process knowledge with a safety mindset is required. The candidate must be able to acquire and utilise knowledge of cupping, body making and necking, communicate clearly at all levels, demonstrate logical problem‑solving and effective decision‑making, and be a self‑starter, team player, leader with strong interpersonal skills.

Computer literacy is expected and flexibility to travel on short notice and for extended periods overseas, with the willingness to adapt to different cultures and circumstances, is essential.

• The opportunity to build a career in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance.
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.
• Strong engagement and commitment to safety of employees.

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. Crown aims to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented, promoting psychological safety and encouraging colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work.