Production Engineer Metal Forming Bevcan EMEA

CR_85 CROWN Packaging Services EMEA Limited

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Peterborough Botcherby Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 23, 2026 Last posted May 23, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

We are now looking to recruit a Production Engineer - Metal Forming (DWI 2-Piece Can) within our Project Engineering team Bevcan EMA, based at one of our European plant locations. 
The scope of the role is to support the 12 manufacturing locations in Europe (UK, France, Spain, Italy, Slovakia, Greece, Germany and Turkey) and 5 in the Middle East and North Africa (UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia). You will also be involved in project work at new greenfield sites and newly acquired manufacturing locations.

Your mission in Crown

Join us and participate in all the activities of the Metal Forming within the Mechanical Project Engineering Team in order to improve all standards of the manufacturing processes in terms of quality, cost and efficiency.

The primary areas of activity and responsibility will include the Coil Handling, Cupping system, Bodymakers, Trimmers, Necker, Flanger, Reformer, Die sets, Tooling and Lubricants applied in the forming process.
You promote the development of SOP’s, Best Practices and Cost Reduction Programmes. You deliver classroom and hands-on training of Metal Forming equipment and processes. You are liaising with CROWN Technology on equipment, tooling, materials and process improvements and standardisation of specifications.

About you

The successful candidate has a sound engineering background/ or you are qualified to ONC, HNC, HND or degree level. You are highly experienced in 2pc engineering and process knowledge, with a safety mind-set. You have the ability to acquire and utilise knowledge in the specific areas of cupping, bodymaking and necking. You are able to show proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels and you demonstrate with a logical approach, high levels of problem-solving and effective decision-making skills. A self-starter, you are an effective team player, with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. You are as well computer literate. You are flexible to travel at short notice and for extended periods overseas, with the willingness to adapt to different cultures and circumstances.

About this role

Summary

Support metal forming processes across European and Middle Eastern manufacturing sites.

Job title

Production Engineer Metal Forming Bevcan EMEA

Experience level

highly experienced in 2pc engineering and process knowledge

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Multiple European and Middle Eastern locations; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineering background2pc engineeringprocess knowledgeproblem-solvingcommunication

Preferred skills

leadershipteamworktravel flexibilitycomputer literacy

Specializations

metal formingcoil handlingcuppingbodymakingnecking
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Peterborough, UK

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Botcherby, Carlisle CA1 2TH, UK

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54670 Custines, France

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044 58 Kechnec, Slovakia

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Corinth 201 00, Greece

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Wantage OX12, UK

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66 Saarlouis, Germany

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Parma, Province of Parma, Italy

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