Back-End Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimizer

Ball Corporation; Leobersdorf; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Back End Engineer to support manufacturing sites across EMEA and globally. You will help maintain and optimise back-end production equipment, drive process improvements, and contribute to cost reduction and operational excellence.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering qualification, knowledge of concorde machine, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and fluency in English. This is a hands-on role based at manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of back-end manufacturing processes.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for projects and process improvements.
• Support installations, audits, and efficiency initiatives.
• Drive maintenance standards and best practices.
• Deliver technical support and training to plant teams.
• Identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Manage small-scale plant projects.
• Collaborate with plants, suppliers, and engineering teams.
• Produce clear and timely site visit reports.

Skills

Concorde machine knowledge

Back-end manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Communication

Independence / self-motivation

MS Office

Fluent English

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ball Corporation is seeking a Back End Engineer to support manufacturing sites across EMEA and globally. You will help maintain and optimise back-end production equipment, drive process improvements, and contribute to cost reduction and operational excellence.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering qualification, knowledge of concorde machine, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and fluency in English. This is a hands-on role based at manufacturing sites.