Engineer, Project Ink & Graphics

Ball Corporation; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Hybrid on-site work environment

Job summary

Ball Corporation seeks an Engineer for Project Ink & Graphics in Colorado. You will lead and execute innovation projects focusing on ink, coating, and graphics for beverage packaging. Collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and experts to generate data-driven insights and guide technical decisions.

The role emphasizes DoE, FMEA, and statistical analysis to develop robust packaging solutions and mitigate risks, while driving cost-efficient and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related.
• At least 3 years in product, process, or material development in manufacturing.
• Experience with printing, coating, or high-speed decoration processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute ink, coating, and graphics projects for beverage packaging applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams and suppliers to guide technical decisions.
• Identify and develop emerging technologies to address capability gaps.
• Develop CTQ parameters and ensure alignment to performance and manufacturability.
• Drive data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation across projects.

Skills

DoE

FMEA

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Materials Science/ Polymer Science or related

Tools

Design of Experiments tools

Financial modeling

Cost-impact analysis

Job description

Career Opportunities: Engineer, Project Ink & Graphics (50309)

Requisition ID50309-Posted -Growth-BTIC-Engineering/ Technical-10-20%

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.

Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.

Primary Purpose:

Lead and execute innovation projects focused on ink, coating, and graphics technologies for beverage packaging applications. Apply expertise in high-speed can manufacturing, print performance, and product qualification to deliver solutions that meet aesthetic, functional, and production requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional global teams, suppliers, and subject matter experts to generate data-driven insights, assess risks, and guide technical decision-making. Identify and develop emerging technologies to address capability gaps and enhance next-generation packaging performance.

Essential Responsible Areas:

• Execute ‘Ink & Graphic’ centered initiatives for aluminum packaging by identifying detailed performance requirements and developing technically robust solutions.
• Identify and navigate ambiguous innovation pathways; develop project charters and test plans; organize timelines, resources, and costs; own and develop tools to support project execution; perform cost-impact estimates and analyses; generate and present data summaries, project updates, analytical findings, and formal recommendations.
• Facilitate efforts to dissect product and process challenges through method development and application of engineering tools (Design of Experiments (DoE), statistics, etc.)
• Implement risk identification and mitigation by applying analytical insights, leading FMEA development, and ensuring clear documentation and reporting to support product and process solutions.
• Develop and enable quality-driven solutions by establishing Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) parameters and ensuring alignment to performance, manufacturability, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to drive technical alignment, integrate diverse inputs, and ensure timely, data-driven decision-making with stakeholders.
• Build, grow, and manage supplier networks and external partnerships to support problem solving, technology development, and project execution.
• Utilize financial modeling tools to evaluate and compare solution scenarios, enabling informed decision-making within the business.
• Conduct technology scouting efforts for Ink & Graphics by monitoring industry advancements, engaging external partners, and elevating high-potential concepts to shape innovation priorities and long-term capability development.
• Contribute to broader Innovation initiatives through ideation, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.

Top 5 Outcomes:

• Deliver validated Ink & Graphic solutions to Key Accounts.
• Enable effective intake, scoping, and resourcing of project requests through clear technical assessments.
• Increase profitability through expanded Ink & Graphic capabilities and solution offerings.
• Identify and advance new Ink & Graphic technologies to strengthen the innovation pipeline.
• Reduce technical risk through structured validation, FMEA, and disciplined testing.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with a preference towards a Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related discipline.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience doing product, process or material development within manufacturing or engineered product environments, cross-functional project execution with supplier management and technical stakeholder alignment, structured development within printing, coating, or high-speed decoration processes using engineering tools (e.g., Design of Experiments (DoE), statistical analysis, FMEA).

Demonstrated skill in Developing and validating Ink & Graphic solutions within printing, coating, or decoration processes, Applying engineering tools (DoE, statistical analysis, FMEA) to drive solution development and risk mitigation, Leading cross-functional technical projects and aligning stakeholders to data-driven decisions, Managing supplier relationships to execute development programs and resolve technical challenges, Translating technical data into clear insights, reports, and actionable recommendations.

Working knowledge of Printing and decoration technologies for aluminum packaging (e.g., lithography, coatings, curing systems), High-speed manufacturing processes and integration of new technologies into production environments, Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) development and quality systems within product and process design, Financial evaluation tools and cost-impact analysis for engineering solutions, Industry trends, emerging technologies, and external innovation landscape for Ink & Graphic applications.

• Expected Hiring Salary Range:$75,400-105,290 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
• Hybrid On-site Work Environment: Based in Colorado, this position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for three (3) or more work days per work week (with core collaboration days of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
• 20-30% Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations required

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.

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.

• Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details - such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates - from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

* 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.