Modelling Lead Engineer
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About Crown
Crown Holdings, Inc., 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.
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.
About This Opportunity
The FEA (Finite Element Analysis) team undertakes and manages the analysis of FEA models to support the work of Crown and Signode’s Product Development teams. The team also provides technical support and problem‑solving resources to other CT teams and the broader Crown and Signode manufacturing sites.
In this role you will develop competitive design and production solutions that use the optimal amount of material to meet agreed briefs, delivering results with multimillion‑dollar implications. You will ensure effective responses to manufacturing and product performance issues, while providing technical expertise to support both our businesses and customers. In addition, you’ll maintain safe working practices—primarily in an office‑based environment, but with occasional hands‑on involvement—helping us uphold the highest standards of safety and quality.
Main Responsibilities
* Building computer simulations (FEA) and analysing and communicating the results
* Supporting our project teams with design analysis (mainly structural)
Required Education, Qualifications And Experience
* Degree or higher education qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
* Significant industrial experience using FEA software
* Expertise in numerical simulation methods and approaches
* CAD design experience
* Significant depth and breadth of industrial engineering experience
* Statistical analysis and problem‑solving skills, Black Belt Six Sigma preferable
Required Skills And Competencies
* Expert user of Simulia’s Abaqus CAE suite
* Experience in using SolidWorks CAD
* Confident with hand calculations and experimental (e.g. laboratory) approaches to support the validation of the FEA results
* Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent command of English
* Ability to think strategically with attention to details and focussed on delivering results
* Ability to work under pressure and work to tight schedules
* Confident and influential
* Has a continuous improvement mindset
* Integrity driven and a role model for ethical behaviour
* Working knowledge of MS Office software packages
Beneficial Education, Experience And Skills
* CEng and/or NAFEMS PSE is desirable
* High speed sheet metal forming
* Modelling of polymers
* Materials testing approaches
* Proficiency in another language
What Crown Offers 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!
Working Together
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented. We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.
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Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Packaging & Containers
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