Sr Engineer

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

Job summary

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

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, strong problem-solving, and the ability to communicate across international teams.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background is required.
• Experience with back-end production processes is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for capital projects and process improvements.
• Support equipment optimization and maintenance standardization across sites.
• Deliver technical training to plant engineering and production staff.
• Prepare detailed reports after site visits, audits, and investigations.
• Collaborate with Global Engineering to establish maintenance standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Project leadership

Analytical problem solving

Education

Vocational or technical education in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —\"\"We Care. We Work. We Win.— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

• 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 Back End Engineer plays a key role in supporting and improving back-end production processes across regional manufacturing sites. This position provides technical expertise for installations, audits, troubleshooting, maintenance optimization, best practice implementation, innovation initiatives, and capital projects. The role partners closely with plant leadership, engineering teams, suppliers, and global engineering stakeholders to ensure operational excellence, process standardization, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities Include

• 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.

What are we looking for?

• 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.

If you have a disability and/or long-term health condition that impacts on your ability to access any of the information outlined in the job application process, please do not hesitate in letting us know, so that we can endeavour to provide it you in the most accessible format. Please email [e-mail] with your access request and somebody will respond to you within 3 business days.

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 11