Ardagh Group

Global glass and metal packaging manufacturer

R&D Engineer - Can & End Forming

Manufacturing EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Canmaking and/or endmaking experience, preferably with two-piece aluminum products.
Knowledge of high-speed, high-volume sheet metal forming manufacturing processes and 2D/3D computer-aided design skills.
Experience in manufacturing cost analysis.
Knowledge of aluminum alloys.
Ability to work independently under strategic directives.
Analytical ability to provide fundamental support during troubleshooting.
Experience working with intercultural and multinational teams.
Fluency in English.
Advanced troubleshooting skills.
Graduated Mechanical Engineer or similar education or work-related experience.

Responsibilities

Support and implement the assigned roadmap of projects, services, process improvements, or qualifications, applying technical and scientific knowledge of beverage can and end forming and design to new products and processes.
Manage multiple R&D projects and feasibility studies, including budgets, schedules, and resources.
Provide fundamental process expertise for metal forming technologies.
Develop metal-forming tooling and processes for existing and new products.
Conduct tooling or materials trials, including evaluation and analysis.
Apply project-management tools and provide documentation for global collaboration.
Deliver innovation in product development and define intellectual property.
Perform analysis of product performance and packaging integrity.
Conduct detailed process analysis.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of other European languages.

We are looking for a R&D Engineer, Can & End Forming (m/f/d)
for our Ardagh Metal Packaging Europe Business, in one of our Ardagh Metal Plant locations in Europe

Role Description:
The R&D Engineer Can & End Forming is responsible to support & implement the assigned roadmap of projects, services, process improvements or qualifications for world-class technical and scientific knowledge regarding beverage Can and Ends forming and design and the application of this knowledge in new prod-ucts and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing multiple R&D projects and feasibility studies including budget, schedule and resources
Providing fundamental process expertise for metal forming technologies
Developing metal forming tooling and processes for existing and new products
Conducting tooling or materials trials including evaluation & analysis
Applying project management tools and providing documentation for global collaboration
Delivering innovation in product development and defining IP
Performing analysis of product performance and packaging integrity
Conducting detailed process analysis

Requirements:

Graduated Mechanical Engineer or similar education or work- related experience
Canmaking and/ or Endmaking experience, preferably 2 piece, aluminium
Knowledge of high speed & high volume sheet metal forming manufacturing processes- CAD skills 2D/ 3D
Experience in manufacturing cost analysis
Materials knowledge in aluminium alloys
Ability to work independently guided by strategic directives
Analytical mindset providing fundamental support during trouble shooting
Experience in working with intercultural & multinational teams
Fluency in English is a must, other European languages are beneficial
Advanced troubleshooting skills

What we offer:

A technical and management wise excellent global work environment
Opportunities to further extend personal strengths
A state-of-the-art work environment including computers, phones, cars, in-house laboratory and test field
A multi-cultural organization built on competence and strength including all key elements for driving the business
An open communication network which encourages a natural drive to excellence

About the Company

Ardagh Group

Global glass and metal packaging manufacturer

Ardagh Group operates as a global packaging supplier specializing in glass bottles, jars, and metal beverage cans for drinks and consumer goods. Its products are produced on large, integrated manufacturing lines around the world, allowing customers to source finished packaging in one place. The company grew through a series of acquisitions to expand from glass into metal packaging and to build a broad, multi-material packaging platform. Its goal is to be a top global supplier of packaging solutions by leveraging scale, diverse materials, and an efficient supply chain.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Founded: 1932

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