Job Description

Provides technical support for the research and development function as directed.

What will you be responsible for?

Subject matter expert for high speed aluminum metal forming technologies, including drawing, ironing, stamping, impact extrusion and spinning.
Creates new packaging designs in aluminum and generates / executes various mechanical and process testing on new packaging.
Works with design team to develop metal forming tooling and sequences to create final product.  Strong technical drawing, dimensioning (including GD&T), metrology, tool manufacture and machine design knowledge needed.
Works with new and existing suppliers to create new or transfer existing processes to metal forming.
Strong customer presentation skills and ability to manage customer relationships.  Interacts well with customers to generate new packaging designs and validates package integrity on customer filling lines.
Creates and documents innovations into finalized IP, including patents and trade secrets.
Makes use of analytical & statistical evaluation & analysis tools such as DOE, FMEA, cost models, statistically relevant / significant sample sizes & run lengths w/ control data comparisons.
Seek, identify, & proactively address areas of concern such as lack of resources, project delays, etc. by creating recovery paths where needed.
Create comprehensive engineering packages (recipes) for operations & engineering to optimize production startups & minimize operational issues in the plant environment – often requires heavy support/collaboration in creating / editing quality test methods / equipment / SOP’s, operational SOP’s, tooling, material specs & EHS documentation, etc.
Strong leadership skills, high level project management skills and ability to lead and make quick decisions.  Use stage gate & project management tools & documentation to enable & document cross functional collaboration w/ areas such as business development, sales, operations, & engineering.
Ability to generate/support business cases for new products including evaluation of capital equipment, support equipment and material usage.

What are we looking for?

Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college level education or work-related experience.
BS in Engineering or a related technical field, such as mathematics, metallurgy or physics, required.

MS in Engineering or a related technical field a plus.

Job related experience for 4-8 years minimum.
Good Business Acumen skills – MBA a plus. 
Good ability to multitask and think / troubleshoot in a nonlinear manner.
Experience working with geographically dispersed engineering and business teams.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and follow directions.
Ability to articulate and promote project management best-practices.
Ability to overcome roadblocks by enabling others with clear communication, troubleshooting, and at times simply propping up others where needed.
High level of project management skills and good with project/program management tools such as MS project.
Ability to lead small teams and engage/motivate others.
Good understanding of statistical principles.

Compensation & Benefits:

Hiring Salary Range: $77,200 - $115,500 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
Other Compensation:   This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
Regular Full-Time Salaried and Hourly positions: Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, click here for  more info https://www.ball.com/us_benefits