Senior Backend Engineer, Manufacturing Ops

Ball Corporation; Lummen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Back End Engineer in Belgium to support and improve back-end production processes across regional manufacturing sites. You will provide technical expertise for installations, audits, troubleshooting, maintenance optimization, and capital projects, collaborating with plant leadership, engineering teams, suppliers, and global stakeholders.

The role focuses on standardizing maintenance, driving process improvements, and delivering training to plant personnel, with

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical education in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical processes related to the back end of a two-piece beverage can manufacturing plant.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within international and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading technical projects and coordinating engineering activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluency in English.
• Additional European languages would be considered an advantage.
• Self-motivated, self-managing approach with a strong focus on delivering results.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering expertise to support capital projects, process improvements, efficiency enhancements, and spoilage reduction initiatives within Back End operations.
• Supporting manufacturing plants with technical problem-solving, equipment optimization, and implementation of best operating practices.
• Driving process and maintenance standardization for Decorators, Inside Sprays, Neckers, and Palletisers across regional sites.
• Ensuring manufacturing facilities remain informed about the latest process technologies, maintenance standards, and industry best practices.
• Assisting plants in achieving operational, production, quality, and cost performance targets.
• Preparing detailed technical reports following site visits, audits, investigations, and support activities.
• Collaborating with equipment suppliers and OEM partners to support equipment performance, maintenance strategies, and process improvements.
• Delivering technical training and guidance to plant engineering and production personnel.
• Identifying root causes of maintenance cost overruns and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Managing and supporting small-scale engineering and plant improvement projects.
• Working closely with Global Engineering teams to establish, review, and implement maintenance standards and best practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Vocational or technical education in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ball Corporation is seeking a Back End Engineer in Belgium to support and improve back-end production processes across regional manufacturing sites. You will provide technical expertise for installations, audits, troubleshooting, maintenance optimization, and capital projects, collaborating with plant leadership, engineering teams, suppliers, and global stakeholders.

The role focuses on standardizing maintenance, driving process improvements, and delivering training to plant personnel, with