Mechanical Assembly Engineer

Job Description:

We are recruiting several Mechanical Assembly Engineers to join our site in Wortley, Leeds on a permanent contract.

About CMbE

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metal forming and finishing machinery for the production of beverage, food, and aerosol cans.  With our commitment to innovation and precision engineering, it is an exciting time to join our business. CMbE offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Your mission in CMbE

The successful candidates will be responsible for assembling and testing machinery and can making equipment using engineering drawings, machine build books and SOPs to produce quality work to the required standard.

Successful candidates must be able to prioritise workload whilst remaining calm under pressure. They will have strong problem-solving, mechanical and technical skills and possess the ability to work autonomously. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a high quality of work, adaptability, make sound judgements and take initiative.

About you

We are looking for candidates who have a minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Assembly and testing of Original Equipment Manufacturer machinery. Applicants must be apprentice-trained in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering or hold an equivalent qualification and experience in a relevant engineering discipline.

We require candidates to have good knowledge of Assembly Engineering activities including fitting and testing and a good understanding of Basic Lean Principles. The candidates must have good hand skills to assemble and test can-making equipment to meet customer requirements.

Candidates should have strong problem-solving, mechanical and technical skills and possess the ability to work autonomously. The ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate a high quality of work, adaptability, make sound judgements and take initiative.

What CMbE 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 across the Crown packaging group who are passionate about precision engineering, can making machinery and sustainable packaging!