Sr Sustainability Engineer - Electrical

Ball Aerospace; Gelsenkirchen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Aerospace in Gelsenkirchen is seeking a Senior Engineer to identify and implement sustainability best practices across Ball Packaging plants in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This role focuses on efficiency in Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, and Waste-Generation processes.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years in a high-speed packaging environment. Strong project management skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential, alongside excellent English communication abilities. This position may require travel up to 80%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a high-speed packaging manufacturing environment.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Financial literacy with the ability to assess projects and meet profitability targets.

Responsibilities

• Identified as a Senior Engineer/SME with regard to Can‑Making and Facilities Equipment.
• Creates Global Standards for efficient resource use.
• Trains employees on best practices and process steps.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Communication

Education

University level degree or work-related experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Position overview

To identify and implement sustainability best practices, projects and training for the Ball Packaging plants in Europe, Middle East and Asia. This role is tasked with successfully achieving divisional goals related to Sustainability KPIs through the use of Control Devices for efficient Electricity, Natural Gas, Water and Waste-Generation processes.

Key responsibilities

• Identified as a Senior Engineer/Subject Matter Expert (SME) with regards to Can‑Making and Facilities Equipment, Control Devices and Line Control Program Language used in a Can‑Making Plant.
• Creates / understands / implements the Global Standards that lead to the best‑in‑class Electricity, Natural Gas, Water and Waste‑Generation.
• Supports Global Sustainability Engineering stakeholders in the pursuit and adoption of best‑in‑class Electricity, Natural Gas, Water and Waste‑Generation Global Standards.
• Trains employees on process steps and best practices with regards to the efficient use of Electricity, Natural Gas, Water and Waste‑Generation.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge and utilization of Lean Six Sigma in all phases of the implementation of Electricity, Natural Gas, Water and Waste‑Generation Global Standards.
• Develops / plans / executes capital projects that support the implementation of Electricity, Natural Gas, Water and Waste‑Generation Global Standards.
• Converts guidance and data from Global Sustainability Engineering into strategy and action plans for the EMEA region.
• Collaborates with supply base to identify new sustainability technologies; feeds new information to the Global Sustainability Engineering group for consideration in the Global Standards.

Experience and skills required

• University level degree or work‑related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within a high speed packaging manufacturing environment.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Project.
• Excellent English communication skills – verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of contracts and specifications.
• Excellent program/project management skills.
• Financial literacy and business acumen with the ability to objectively assess projects and teams and meet cost, margin, and profitability targets.
• Willing and able to travel 60% to 80% of working time.

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.

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.