Materials Engineer – Tooling Materials Specialist

Job Description: About this opportunity The Tooling Materials Specialist provides technical leadership on material selection, material specification and supplier qualification for the design and manufacture of contact tooling for can-making. As subject matter expert they lead efforts to develop new contact tooling material solutions to improve process efficiency and capability and act as a key contact for Designers, Toolmakers, Material Suppliers and Factory Toolcare personnel. They will lead tooling material related failure analysis and support activities.Main ResponsibilitiesSpecification & Supplier Qualification of materials and coatings used in contact tooling, particularly cermet’s (e.g. tungsten carbides), tool steels and technical ceramicsMaterial selection support for design including identification of global equivalentsCoordination of material approval processes & tooling standardisation between Corporate Technologies and Crown’s Purchasing Groups & Business sectorsTooling materials development, including a strategic role to identify opportunities with existing & new suppliers, to identify materials solutions for new applications and to implement these with the relevant business.Service support for failure investigation of tooling and machine componentsMetallurgy preparation laboratory wardenship & trainingProvide topic expertise to Business regional manufacturing and quality leads, plant management and line personnel.Coordinate with experts and technologists in other CT teams to complete both routine tasks and to tackle complex problems.Identify and escalateg significant manufacturing or customer issues to technical experts and line management.Provide training on equipment and methods to CT staff in support of projects and support work.Main Challenges and ComplexityMaintaining acceptable manufacturing performance, in the face of continual process changes, different tooling suppliers or materials, and changing requirements.Developing novel test methods and equipment to assess performance of new and unproven materialsProviding clear and actionable technical recommendations on complex issues to Crown and external personnel with different skills and knowledgeManaging multiple project and support requests, often with competing demands and priorities from operations, sourcing, suppliers and customersComplexityWorkload can be unpredictable.Technical support and trials may require travel with little/no notice.This can affect personal and work schedulesVariety of technical challenges related to materials, from routine defects to new, unknown failuresWide breadth of knowledge needed to be successful, including knowledge of materials, manufacturing equipment, supplier and customer processes, and the customer’s end use of packagingRequired Education, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceDegree or Master’s in science, engineering or material scienceSignificant professional experience in materials tooling qualificationsRelevant experience with cermet’s (hard metals) and technical ceramicsGood written communication skillsGood interpersonal/verbal communication skillsTeamworkStrong ability to work under pressure & tight schedulesRigorousness and attention to detailProblem-solving skills & Continuous improvement mindsetAbility to work and communicate effectively within a diverse cultural environmentEffective Time managementAdaptability to the business needsDesirable Education, Qualifications, Skills and ExperiencePost graduate degree in related fieldRelevant experience in a materials development or manufacturing industryExperience in packaging development or can-makingLean Six Sigma qualifications or practical experience using techniquesCrown 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. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.

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