Engineer, Product Innovation

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminum packaging and aerospace solutions. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

Position Overview:

As a Product Innovation Engineer, you are a key member of the Product Innovation - Research & Development Team reporting to Product Innovation Manager. You will contribute to Ball's success by support the day-to-day operations of the research and development lab while also providing a broad range of technical support including: machine modification, fabrication and installation, product testing, troubleshooting and management of small projects.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

• Machine operation and container production including hands-on tooling inspection, tooling installation, machine set-up, machine maintenance, container quality and record keeping.

• Collaborate with engineering teams and lab peers to organize innovation projects, support everyday operation of the lab to plan activities, complete projects, create samples, improve and document process optimizations.

• Participate in technical meetings for project planning, project status and reviews, brainstorming sessions and improvements to the lab and processes.

• Lead troubleshooting investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action of package defects and product-related equipment in the lab.

• Help develop, design, fabricate and modify lab process equipment - conveyance, product handling, installation, perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities, etc.

• Assist with knowledge transfer from the lab to production environments for for an effective production start-up / handoff of New Product Introductions, when needed.

• Manage small projects: action item lists, presentations, purchase orders, Authorization-For-Expenditure (AFE) writing, installation and start-up.

• Generate technical reports to communicate conclusions of trial work, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and other technical topics through the use of MS Word and PowerPoint.

• Working knowledge of high speed aluminum metal forming technologies, including drawing, ironing, stamping, impact extrusion and spinning

• Follow all health and safety protocols, standard operating procedures (SOP's), environmental health and safety requirements, including but not limited to Lock-out, tag-out (LOTO) in the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment.

Required Experiences, Skills & Competencies:

• BS in Engineering or a related technical field, such as mathematics, metallurgy or physics or equivalent broad training and work-related experience

• 3 or more years of relevant manufacturing experience.

• Experience with precision tooling/equipment and a working knowledge of GD&T.

• Experience with engineering/mechanical principles and practices and manufacturing processes

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and ability to assist with the preparation of presentations.

Preferred Experiences, Skills and Competencies:

• 5 or more years of high speed aluminum metal forming technologies, including drawing, ironing, stamping, impact extrusion and spinning

• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and follow directions.

• Must exhibit professional integrity, ethics and behavior in a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• On-Site Work Environment: This position is based in Westminster, CO and requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site 5 days per week. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.

• Hiring Salary Range: $72,900 - $109,250 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.

• Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, please visit our career site and "Total Rewards" page to learn more.

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 22,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups, and aerosol bottles to aerospace solutions that enable our customers to have a deeper understanding of our planet and the universe.

Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging.

Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

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