Project Engineer - Development

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Supports and/or leads Design, R&D/metal lightweighting, down-gauging and/or process improvement projects to achieve the desired technical objectives and maintain project budget directives. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:• Develops lighter weight can and end designs which meet all performance and manufacturing requirements.• Designs tools, selects materials and establishes tolerances consistent with equipment capability. • Creates and revises product and tooling drawings using the CAD system.• Documents change to engineering records and specification documents in accordance with established procedures.• Manufactures on the pilot line, optimizes and tests new designs for fitness for manufacturability and product use to support new product development and/or the metal light-weighting technology plan.• Assists manufacturing with process and/or quality improvements to meet cost and/or quality targets.• Liaison with tooling vendors to ensure required levels of quality and delivery dates for new tooling designs are met.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:BS in scientific or engineering discipline required.5-10 years’ experience in a design or manufacturing environmentCAD capable (AutoCAD / SolidWorks)PDM and SAP Database experience desired.Geometric dimensioning and tolerancingProgressive die experience a plusExcellent verbal and written skillsStructured problem-solving skillsDOE understanding; basic statistics and process capability understandingGreenbelt/Blackbelt skill set desirableGood at detailed work; excellent computer skillsMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Working knowledge of process capability studies (desired)Highly motivatedUp to 25% Travel possibleArdagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $95,900.00 and $143,900.00 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.Benefits Offered:Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company matchPaid holidays and vacation Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Apprenticeship programsProfessional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource GroupsPlease note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.