Modelling Lead Engineer

Crown Holdings, Inc; Wantage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider located in Wantage is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their FEA team. This role involves developing designs with optimal material usage and ensuring effective solutions to manufacturing and product performance challenges. Candidates should possess significant experience in FEA software and mechanical engineering principles, along with strong problem-solving skills. The company offers opportunities for career growth and a commitment to employee safety and diversity.

Benefits

Professional and personal development through training

Engagement and commitment to safety

Opportunities for career advancement based on performance

Qualifications

• Significant industrial experience using FEA software.
• Expertise in numerical simulation methods and approaches.
• Significant depth and breadth of industrial engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Building computer simulations (FEA) and analysing and communicating the results.
• Supporting project teams with design analysis (mainly structural).

Skills

Expert user of Simulia’s Abaqus CAE suite

Experience using SolidWorks CAD

Statistical analysis and problem-solving skills

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to think strategically with attention to detail

Education

Degree or higher education qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

FEA software

MS Office software packages

Job description

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 provide technical support & problem‑solving resource 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
• 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 focused 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.

Requisition ID: 4569

Location: Wantage, GB, OX12 9BP

Functional Area:

Experience Level: Experienced professional