Talent Pool - Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (Days)

Owens-Illinois, Inc.
Harlow
3 weeks ago
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Talent Pool - Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (Days)

  • Full-time
  • Department: Operations
  • Location: Harlow

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne, a cold beer after a hard day’s work, or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us: we are O-I, and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has over a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high-quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

With nearly 27,000 employees and an extensive footprint spanning almost 80 plants in 23 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging. From engineering and manufacturing to brand development, design, and innovation, we are dedicated to providing unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass.

Our Engineers are experts in engineering services within the plant. You will manage all aspects of engineering services to achieve desired results. It is essential to respect operating procedures and safety protocols to protect your safety and that of your colleagues.

We are currently recruiting for multiple positions within our Engineering team at the O-I Harlow glass container manufacturing plant. Once your application is received, reviewed, and deemed relevant, a member of our People and Culture team will contact you with updates about current openings within our production team.

Who you are

A successful Engineer has a keen eye for mechanical systems and processes, whether through professional experience or personal hobbies. You understand the importance of urgency in manufacturing and recognize that achieving targets and efficiencies is part of creating a sustainable future and preserving natural resources. You value adherence to procedures and attention to detail, which help ensure quality and build trust with our customers.

If you align with our company's values and are interested in joining our community at O-I Harlow, we encourage you to apply today! Full training will be provided at our on-site training facility and production areas to support your development as an electrical or mechanical engineer.

  • Competitive rates and allowances
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Company sick pay
  • Wellness programmes

Supplemental pay types include:

  • Performance bonus

We support applications from diverse backgrounds. Experience with production processes or mechanical tasks is advantageous. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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