Product & Tooling Engineer

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• This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. "
  
  
  

Position Overview

The Product & Tooling Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting regional product engineering and tooling initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role focuses on the introduction of new aluminum products, lightweighting programs, and tooling-related capital projects while providing technical expertise in high-speed metal forming processes. Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, toolroom, and supplier partners, the position drives product performance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across production facilities.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Support and manage capital projects related to new product introductions in existing facilities and new plant builds, including cost estimation, product specifications, tooling requirements, and project execution.
• Lead lightweighting initiatives for existing aluminum containers by evaluating product designs, developing tooling specifications, coordinating procurement activities, and tracking project deliverables.
• Assess the feasibility, cost, and business benefits of new product developments and product optimization opportunities to support strategic planning activities.
• Provide technical support for aluminum product performance, process capability, tooling functionality, and manufacturing operations through on-site and remote troubleshooting.

Working knowledge of materials engineering, manufacturing processes, and metal forming operations.

Understanding of tooling design principles, technical drawings, and bill of materials (BOM) management.

Experience using data analysis and problem-solving methodologies, including statistical tools and continuous improvement techniques.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Willingness to travel to regional manufacturing facilities as required.

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.

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.

Job Grade: Global Grade 10

Work Environment: This role offers flexible work arrangements.

Hiring Range: 40,500 – 58,320 EUR gross per year. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks. Depending on these factors, the actual offer may fall above or below the posted range.

Incentive Plan: This position is eligible to participate in Ball’s annual incentive compensation program.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Life and accident insurance, meal allowance, teleworking allowance, and employee assistance program.