Project Engineer - Development

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Elk Grove Village (IL); Presencial; USD 95.900 - 143.900; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

A leading metal packaging company in Elk Grove Village, IL, is seeking a Design Engineer responsible for R&D and process improvement projects. The ideal candidate will hold a BS in a scientific or engineering discipline and have 5-10 years of experience in design or manufacturing. Competency in CAD software, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills, is essential. This role offers a salary range between $95,900 and $143,900, plus benefits like medical plans and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Formación

• 5-10 years’ experience in a design or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of process capability studies (desired).
• Highly motivated and willing to travel up to 25%.

Responsabilidades

• Supports and/or leads Design, R&D/metal lightweighting projects.
• Develops lighter weight can and end designs.
• Documents changes to engineering records.

Conocimientos

CAD capable (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

Excellent verbal and written skills

Structured problem-solving skills

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Good at detailed work; excellent computer skills

Educación

BS in scientific or engineering discipline

Herramientas

PDM

SAP Database

Descripción del empleo

Supports and/or leads Design, R&D/metal lightweighting, down‑gauging and/or process improvement projects to achieve the desired technical objectives and maintain project budget directives.

Key Accountabilities

• Develops lighter weight can and end designs which meet all performance and manufacturing requirements.
• Designs tools, selects materials and establishes tolerances consistent with equipment capability.
• Creates and revises product and tooling drawings using the CAD system.
• Documents changes to engineering records and specification documents in accordance with established procedures.
• Manufactures on the pilot line, optimizes and tests new designs for fitness for manufacturability and product use to support new product development and/or the metal light‑weighting technology plan.
• Assists manufacturing with process and/or quality improvements to meet cost and/or quality targets.
• Liaison with tooling vendors to ensure required levels of quality and delivery dates for new tooling designs are met.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• BS in scientific or engineering discipline required.
• 5-10 years’ experience in a design or manufacturing environment
• CAD capable (AutoCAD / SolidWorks)
• PDM and SAP Database experience desired.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Structured problem‑solving skills
• DOE understanding; basic statistics and process capability understanding
• Good at detailed work; excellent computer skills
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of process capability studies (desired)
• Highly motivated
• Up to 25% Travel possible

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team – you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging – North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English‑proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $95,900.00 and $143,900.00 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short‑and Long‑Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.