Manager, Engineering - Electrical

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's 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. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description:

Location:

Based in Crown’s Household Division Plant - Alsip, IL

Crown is searching for a Manager, Production Engineering with Electrical expertise to s upport the manufacturing operations for the North American Household Division. This position will work closely with the manufacturing facilities on production engineering, capital projects and troubleshooting to support our production processes. Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Design of Electrical Systems, Management of the installation, testing and hands on commissioning of the installations
• Developing full documentation package of new equipment purchases and existing equipment installation
• Continued support of new installations and plants until production efficiencies and goals are met
• Specifying electrical materials, soliciting quotations and working with the purchasing department to procure materials required to support the installation
• Developing scope of work, identifying qualified contractors, soliciting bids to same and selecting the best qualified by cost and ability
• Work with corporate purchasing requirements to request and receive purchase orders for equipment and suppliers
• Support plants and personnel as required to identify production problems or issues, identify viable solutions and implement the same
• Manage time and project costs to ensure on-time completion within budget
• Manage various electrical upgrades of process equipment and system towards obsolescence /safety and operation support in all Household division lines.
• HMI integration with new and existing installations
• Ethernet VFD control design and implementation
• Develop job completion schedules and monitor their progress of the projects
• Provide and coordinate appropriate training for plant personnel
• Mentor and coach technical staff and engineers
• Provide operational troubleshooting and problem solving
• Coordinate new equipment installation and line trials
• Coordinate and take part in manufacturing audits
• Provide appropriate customer support

Requirements:

Requirements include the following:

• The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering along with a minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing/process environment
• Experience in a rigid packaging manufacturing environment would be ideal
• Understanding of National Electrical Code rules and requirements, PLC system design, configuration, Installation, programming and troubleshooting; Allen Bradley preferred, in addition, Siemens or other major brand experience would be beneficial
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects at one time
• This position also requires strong computer and design skills as well as a proven track record in managing major projects both individually and in a team environment
• A certification in Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing would be a plus
• Also required are effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to guide, support and train plant electrical teams.

• Strong skills in all aspects of Microsoft Office. AutoCAD proficiency is required
• Approximately 50% of travel will be required.

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees

• The opportunity to build a meaningful career

• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
  

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

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