As the world leader in metal packaging technology, Crown designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions. Our customers are some of the world’s largest and most-respected companies.

Professional progress in premium packaging…
 

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Wantage, Oxfordshire.
 

As a key member of a small team of experts, the Mechanical Design Engineer will design prototype and production tooling and equipment in support of product and process developments, collaborating with Crown Technology’s development teams, manufacturing plants and suppliers.
 

Working alongside the electrical and controls team to deliver electrical/mechanical projects, you will take projects from brief and specification through to fit-for-purpose design solutions involving all steps through to final validation.
 

You will be someone who can support with the administration of SolidWorks and PDM software.
 

You will plan, lead and deliver design engineering tasks from project definition, through specification, concept and detail design, commissioning and test.
 

You will be responsible for specifying and procuring commercial components, assemblies and machine solutions as required. As well as producing technical project documentation including technical drawings and construction files, following required site standards, regulations and European and international standards.

With the relevant experience, there is expectation for you to provide engineering expertise and advice to Crown Technologies staff and businesses when required and to support other designers and users with use of design software and design best practices.

Job requirements:
 

In order to succeed in this role, you will likely be educated to a degree level in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with significant experience in the design process in development environments with emphasis on innovation, quality and teamwork.
 

You will have experience of delivery of specifications and design of precision tooling, test rigs and special purpose machine assemblies and experience of applying GD&T, tolerance and tolerance stack-up.

You will have strong mechanical design ability with competence and experience in the use of 3-D CAD and data management systems. You will have competency in the selection of engineering components, materials, and service providers and the ability to apply analytical calculations to design (stress analysis, kinematics, simulation, etc.).

Proven competency preparing and meeting agreed specifications, costs and timelines will be key for this role.
 

You will be a strong communicator with the ability to present project updates across all levels of the business. It is important that you can demonstrate effective team working skills whilst also being self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Travel will be required to visit Crown manufacturing sites or suppliers for short periods of time within the Europe, Americas and Asia Pacific regions. A full UK driving licence will be essential for this role.
 

If you think you have what it takes to succeed in the role, we would like to hear from you.
 

We’ll match your contribution to our business with an ongoing commitment to your career development.                                                                

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

What Crown can offer you? 

• the opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
• to be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance  
• professional and personal development through training and work experiences 
• strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees  

Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging.  

Equal opportunity 

Crown is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

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