Keg & Draft Systems Innovation Engineer

AB InBev; Town of Belgium (WI); Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Bonus

Meal vouchers

Flexible rewards

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability & medical plan

Learning & development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

AB InBev in Leuven, Belgium, seeks a mid-senior Engineer to lead keg and draught packaging platforms from concept to industrial deployment. You’ll drive new keg concepts, validate packaging solutions, and optimize interfaces between packaging, filling equipment and dispense systems.

The role blends innovation and rigorous validation, with travel to breweries and suppliers across Europe. A mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years in keg packaging are required, along with English proficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Packaging, Materials, Chemical Eng or related.
• 5+ years in keg systems, draught packaging or beverage container tech.
• Experience with filling, dispensing or packaging equipment in manufacturing.
• Fluency in English.
• Travel to breweries including Dommelen (NL) and other sites will be needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of keg and draught packaging platforms from concept to industrial deployment.
• Validate new packaging solutions, suppliers and manufacturing processes before global implementation.
• Design and optimize interfaces between packaging, filling equipment and dispense systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams across Packaging, Brewing and Quality.
• Support brewery trials and scale up packaging technologies globally.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Keg systems

Packaging tech

English fluency

Supplier collaboration

Education

BSc/MSc Eng

Tools

Filling equipment

Dispensing systems

Job description

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level #DreamBig Keg & Draft Systems Innovation Engineer Shape the future of draught beer packaging At AB InBev, we’re constantly innovating to deliver the best beer experience to consumers around the world. As a Keg & Draft Systems Innovation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing the next generation of draught packaging solutions. This is a highly specialized engineering role focused on keg platforms, draught systems and Bottle‑in‑Bottle technologies. You'll work on everything from developing new keg concepts and validating packaging solutions to improving filling, dispensing and consumer experience across our global brewery network. You'll collaborate with experts across Packaging, Brewing, Quality, Supply and external technology partners to bring innovative packaging solutions from concept to industrial implementation. If you're passionate about developing packaging platforms that combine engineering, innovation and sustainability, this is an opportunity to shape the future of draught beer worldwide.

Who we are

Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes global classics like Stella Artois, Bud, and Corona, and well‑known favorites such as Jupiler, Leffe, and Hoegaarden. We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long‑lasting legacy. We value relentless problem‑solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work. That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.

What you’ll do

As the technical expert for our keg and draught packaging platforms, you’ll drive innovation from concept through industrial implementation.

• Lead the development of returnable keg, PerfectDraft and Bottle‑in‑Bottle packaging platforms.
• Develop new keg systems and packaging concepts that improve product quality, freshness, sustainability and operational performance.
• Design and optimize the interface between packaging, filling equipment and dispense systems.
• Validate new packaging solutions, suppliers and manufacturing processes before global implementation.
• Support brewery trials and industrial validation on production lines, ensuring reliable and scalable solutions.
• Work closely with suppliers and equipment manufacturers to develop next‑generation packaging technologies.
• Contribute to the development of innovative draught solutions, including new dispense platforms supporting emerging product categories such as no‑and low‑alcohol beers.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Packaging, Brewing, Draft Systems, Quality and Supply to deliver global innovation projects.
• Contribute to intellectual property and future platform development.

This role combines innovation (approximately 50%) with validation and industrial implementation (approximately 50%), ensuring new technologies successfully reach our breweries.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who already has hands‑on experience within the world of keg, draught or beverage container systems. You have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience developing or engineering keg systems, draught packaging systems or beverage container technologies.
• Experience working with filling, dispensing or packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong engineering skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into robust industrial solutions.
• Experience working with suppliers, equipment manufacturers and cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Fluency in English.
• You have experience with horeca/on‑trade draught dispense systems, this is a strong asset for the role.
• Experience with keg technologies, pressure vessels, hygienic design, or Bottle‑in‑Bottle packaging (including plastic blow moulding, extrusion and polymer packaging development) is also highly valued.
• As this role supports brewery trials and packaging validation, you're comfortable travelling regularly to our breweries and suppliers. This typically includes visits to our production site in Dommelen (The Netherlands) several times per month, as well as occasional travel to other locations such as the UK.

Why you'll love this role

This is far more than a packaging engineering role. You'll become one of AB InBev’s technical experts in draught packaging technology, working on products and systems used across breweries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Shape the future of keg and draught packaging.
• Develop entirely new packaging platforms and dispensing solutions.
• Work on cutting‑edge technologies ranging from stainless steel keg systems to advanced plastic Bottle‑in‑Bottle solutions.
• See your innovations implemented on industrial production lines around the globe.
• Collaborate with international experts across Packaging, Brewing, Draft Systems and Innovation.
• Drive sustainability through smarter, more circular packaging technologies.

Your work will directly influence how consumers enjoy our brands today, and how they’ll experience them in the future.

Next to our competitive base salary, we put our people first by providing on‑top benefits

• Competitive Bonus.
• A Flexible Rewards system- (smartphone, bike lease, internet at home, Extra pension Plan, etc.).
• Quarterly vouchers to taste our delicious beers.
• Compensation & seniority days in addition to legal holidays (40 Days total).
• Meal vouchers, allowances, gift per company policy.
• A unique Parental leave.
• Competitive Life insurance, disability & medical plan.
• Learning & Development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning/ Workday Learning/Mentoring).
• Multiple Physical & Mental Wellbeing support Initiatives.

Build your career with us

We recruit for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit. Unique culture We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy.We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication. Brands everyone loves We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.

Growth opportunities Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long‑lasting legacy.

#LI-ABI ZoneEUR Culture is at center of everything we do. We recruit for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit. We are the world’s biggest brewer! Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, we have opportunities across Europe in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have a team of 155,000 colleagues representing 135 nationalities and to operate 28 breweries across Europe. Today, working with brands like Stella Artois, Corona, and Bud, we brew the world’s most‑loved beers, build iconic brands, and create meaningful experiences.