Innovation Senior Engineer, Ink & Graphics

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Ball Corporation manufactures aluminum packaging for beverage, personal care and household products, and provides aerospace and other technologies for commercial and government customers. We have been in business for over 140 years and is leading the charge in creating solutions that keep our planet healthy. Ball Corp has been nationally recognized as a leading company in the creation of sustainable products (Fast Company World Changing Ideas award) as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity (Forbes Magazine.) Join our team of over 18,000 people worldwide in our quest to make the world a cleaner and healthier place. BE BIGGER THAN YOURSELF. BE UNSTOPPABLE. BE AN INSPIRATION. JOIN US IN MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.



Job Description

Manage Innovation projects which require aptitude in beverage packaging, product qualification, High-speed production and principles of project management. Work closely with Innovation colleagues, key subject matter expert suppliers and various cross-functional global contributors to aggregate data, present results and make recommendations. When needed, research and develop new technologies and solutions to address identified gaps.


What will you be responsible for?

  • Drive ‘Ink & Graphic’ centered initiatives for Aluminum packaging by identifying detailed limitations and generating solutions
  • Lead efforts to dissect product problems with Method development, Validation and DoE principles
  • Work with cross functional Ball team to validate results and align with stakeholders
  • Project Management –
    • Self-actualized path-finding
    • Innovation ‘fuzzy’ front-end focusing; Charter creation and test-planning
    • Organization of timelines, resources & costs
    • Owner and occasional developer of document tools to drive aforementioned organization
    • Cost-impact estimate and analyses
    • Generate and present data summaries and reports on project status, analytical findings and formal recommendations.
  • Advocate for quality solutions via: Defining the CTQ of these product opportunities, Dissecting problems and risks associated with Ink & Graphic opportunities for Aluminum packages and solving for any potential gaps.
  • Build, grow and manage supplier networks and external resources to solve problems and reach goals
  • Apply analysis to results and transition those into Product and/or Process solutions for the business
  • Use financial modeling tools to combine and compare solution scenarios and feed decisions within the business
  • Advocate for specific product categories by researching and advising on the associated regulatory and market requirements as needed for the business
  • Contribute to larger Innovation group initiatives – Ideation, applied expertise, etc.


Region and Global Specific Responsible Areas:

This role within Global Innovation is responsible for leading projects and evaluations of printing and decoration technologies for aluminium packaging applications and supporting improved customer experiences.

Supplementing; ongoing global projects and peer Engineers by contributing printing and materials expertise while advocating for product quality. This role will define CTQ criteria for new special effect products and launch these solutions in line with the commercial opportunities.

Where needed this role may also speak to material application safety and regulatory considerations specific to that product and region. Including but not limited to FDA, FCN, Swiss FCM, European Commission.


What are we looking for?

  • Broad training in a related professional field usually acquired through college level education. MBA a plus.
  • Comfort and familiarity with production personnel, equipment and environments. Ideally includes high speed handling, packaging and/or printing applications.
  • Job related experience for 4 years minimum
    • Including: Creation, organization and management of analytical evaluation plans; Technical Project Management
    • Technical-focused experience including: Printing application. Ink and coating materials. Evaluation planning. Data analysis. And communicating technical information & results
    • Project management and/or technical experience in the CPG sector a plus
    • Experience with Stage Gate project management principles a plus.
  • Strong technical skills generally associated with a college level degree (engineering or similar) including, strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and think / troubleshoot in a nonlinear manner and to follow directions where applicable
  • Able to work independently, identify problems, overcome roadblocks and develop solutions via clear focus and will to drive stakeholders and suppliers for milestones and solutions
  • Excellent skills in building interpersonal relationships, team building, leadership and where needed driving collaborative-work within and outside of Ball
  • Strong computer & sophisticated data analysis skills required – MS Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project. Demonstrated ability of applying critical thinking & where appropriate more detailed analytical approaches; DFSS, DMAIC, Value-Map, Kaizen, etc.
  • Follows established procedures where applicable. Work is self and peer reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy.
  • Working knowledge of the following areas:
    • General Engineering principles, practices, nomenclature, and procedures, quality assurance principles, and the manufacturing process
    • Printing Industry practices, terminology and resources
    • Wet materials application & adhesion principles (Chemistry, Anilox, Flexo., Off-set, Pad, Inkjet, Gravure, etc.).
    • Graphic processes including but not limited to; Pre-press, Rip, Separations, Color control, Proofing, etc.


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Hiring Salary Range: $ 68,000 - 101,500 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
  • Other Compensation: This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
  • Regular Full-Time Salaried and Hourly positions: Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, Go to our career site and click "Total Rewards" to learn more.

 

Ball Corporation has been made aware of reports involving fraudulent job offers. These often appear legitimate, but Ball does not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in a face-to-face interview (In person or via WebEx). All email correspondence from Ball Corporation ends in “@ball.com.” Please also be advised that Ball will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes. If you have questions about any open positions at Ball, please visit our careers website at https://jobs.ball.com/.


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Equal Opportunity Employer

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10 Longs Peak Drive, Broomfield, CO 80021

What are Ball Aerospace Perks + Benefits

Ball Aerospace Benefits Overview

At Ball, we invest in what matters — OUR EMPLOYEES! A comprehensive health care and insurance benefits package provided by Ball is just one of the rewards our employees get for the time and talent they give to Ball. Additional benefits to being a part of the Ball Aerospace family include professional development programs, annual tuition reimbursement, 11 paid holidays, and 17 Ball employee networks and interest groups to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce. We also offer retirement and savings benefits, an employee stock purchase plan with a 20% company match, 401(k) and company match, and employee assistance programs such as paid parental leave. Our internship program is also top-notch, with about 100 paid internships offered each year. From our community and culture to a focus on sustainability, our employees can find a sense of belonging at Ball.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
With approval, employees may work remotely as needed, temporarily, or on a more regular basis. Certain eligibility requirements exist based on the type of work and the needs of the department.
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Ball Aerospace has 17 employee networks and interest groups to help promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Our Employee Assistance Program is provided at no cost to Ball employees. The EAP is a professional service that offers confidential counseling, information & support for all types of issues.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Starting in 2022, Ball will contribute 5% of an employee’s eligible pay to the 401(k) after December 31 each year.
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Employees can purchase Ball company stock, up to $9,000 annually. Ball matches 20% of first $6,000 purchased by employee. Stock may be sold at any time.
Performance bonus
A 401(K) performance sharing match.
Charitable contribution matching
Ball has a matching gift program for donations through Benevity. We also match higher education contributions.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
The Back-Up Care Advantage Program through Bright Horizons® provides employees with emergency back-up care when regular child care or adult/elder care arrangements fall through.
Generous parental leave
Mothers and fathers at Ball may be able to take up to 2 weeks (80 hours) of paid leave (100% of base salary) to care for and bond with a newborn, newly adopted, or newly placed foster care child.
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Vacation accrual starts immediately and is based on service date. Unused vacation can be rolled over and accrued up to 150% of the allotted vacation time.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Company-sponsored outings
Onsite office parking
Plenty of employee parking which includes electric vehicle charging stations.
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Paid industry certifications

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