R&D Engineer, Can & End Forming
Key Skills
Job Description
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
Core Responsibilities
The R&D Engineer is responsible for managing metal forming projects, including feasibility studies, budget oversight, and resource allocation. They will develop new tooling and processes while conducting trials to ensure product performance and packaging integrity.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, with specific expertise in canmaking or endmaking processes. Proficiency in CAD software, high-speed metal forming, and strong analytical troubleshooting skills are required.
Benefits
- Global work environment
- Professional development opportunities
- State-of-the-art work environment
- In-house laboratory and test field
About ARDAGH GROUP
Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
We are a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world. We operate 58 production facilities in 16 countries, employing approximately 19,000 people. The consistent pursuit of market-leading innovation, quality and customer service, backed by investment in our people and processes, underpins everything we do. The people at Ardagh share much more than a strong brand and an excellent reputation. We each share a common Purpose – We make packaging for good. Our Purpose defines who we are as a company and forms the foundation of our business. Our Purpose enables us to deliver customer innovation, provides an inspirational environment for our people and drives our business through growth and development. The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence.