Plant Engineer

About Crown Holdings, Inc. through its subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals, giving opportunities to grow and develop skills in an expanding industry.

The Plant Engineer assists in the completion of the day-to-day activities involving maintenance of the production equipment, ovens, incinerators, and machinery used in coating steel coils. This includes process equipment, HVAC, building lighting systems, security and overall facility appearance. The position supervises and coordinates the work of employees who repair and maintain building/facility, equipment and machinery.

• Consults with design engineers on features needed for new or existing installation.
• Prepares purchase requisitions or work orders to obtain needed tools or parts for the installation.
• Coordinates staff and assists in set-up die and equipment assembly and debugging for installations to ensure on-time completion.
• Leads or supports capital projects, including scope development, budgeting, vendor selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with production to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
• Manages contractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Supports regulatory and compliance requirements (OSHA, EPA, local/state regulations).
• Investigates and resolves engineering related manufacturing problems.
• Compares dimensions of parts to blueprints, and resolves differences by revising or redesigning, utilizing 2D & 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD & Solid Works) and Inventor Programs.
• Assists with satellite plant installations, as needed, including set-up, assembly, problem solving and follow-up to project completion.
• Analyzes data, evaluates results and creates technical reports, recommending further actions to be taken.
• Works on cross disciplinary teams to solve manufacturing problems in the field.
• Reports project progress to Senior Management.
• Works with Tool and Die shop to develop tooling packages for production equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Proven experience in managing and supervising employees (i.e., Maintenance Mechanic & Electricians).
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training and safety of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with mechanical design, gear design, cam design, and/or food packaging machinery design.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor design software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Background in Lean/6-Sigma preferred.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Understanding of the use of statistics in manufacturing.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• High level of independent thinking and resourcefulness to develop and propose solutions to problems.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills – managing hourly PM&R.
• Experience in capital project management, handling vendors and contractors.
• Experience in managing repair expense budgets.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining a plant preventative maintenance program.
• Demonstrated ability, experience and understanding of work orders, spare parts management systems and storeroom/spare parts processes.
• Ability to interface with various levels of staff from peers to management, to production employees.

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk;…