Manager, Metal Innovation & Engineering

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Job Description

Provides direct leadership and supervisory responsibilities over a team of 5-8 Engineers designers and ensures all project work from the Innovation Metal Product Engineering team is completed on time and to a high level of quality. Works closely with the Innovation Design Manager and Lab Manager to coordinate project work and team collaboration.


What will you be responsible for?

  • Strong Leadership skills, high level project management skills and the ability to make quick decisions. Use of stage gate & project management tools such as MS project along with detailed documentation to lead cross functional collaboration with areas such as Business Development, Commercial, external customers and Operations & Engineering.
  • Lead engineering team to think systematically in order to identify, support, and at times lead the effort on the front end and back end of the process that are interdependent with the metal forming process.
  • Creates new packaging designs in aluminium and generates/executes various mechanical and process testing on new packaging.
  • Works collaboratively with Innovation leadership to set project priorities and ensure smooth workflow between Metal Innovation, Process Innovation, Non-Metal Innovation, Design, and Pilot facility teams
  • Works with Design team to develop metal forming tooling and sequences to create final products. Strong technical drawing, dimensioning (including GD&T), metrology, tool manufacture and machine knowledge needed.
  • Works with new and existing suppliers to create new or transfer existing processes, equipment and technologies to metal forming applications and needs
  • Creates and documents innovations into finalized IP, including patents and trade secrets
  • Makes use of analytical and statistical evaluation tools such as DOE, FMEA, Cost Models, Statistically Relevant and comparison to control data.
  • Create comprehensive engineering packages for Operations and Engineering to support new product production start-ups and minimize operation issues in a plant environment. Often requiring heavy collaboration, support, and at times ownership in creating quality tests, SOP’s, Equipment documentation, tooling, material specs, Safety procedures, etc.
  • Lead engineering team to generate/support business cases for new products including evaluation of capital equipment, material usage, product efficiencies and other strategic initiatives.
  • Responsible for forecasting, maintaining, and staying on target with department budget on annual basis.
  • Engage business and commercial teams related to team project activity including status updates, project inputs/needs, product evaluations, development timelines, cost model summaries, etc.


Key Stakeholders:

Director, Metal Innovation & Engineering

VP, Global Innovation

Manager, Innovation Design

Manager, Packaging Innovations Laboratory


What are we looking for?

  • 8 Years applicable experience, 4 year technical degree in Engineering or related field, Master is a plus.
  • Enjoys fast paced environment.
  • Capable of making critical decisions under pressure.
  • Culture champion, relates openly and works well with diverse groups.
  • Strong ability to multitask and troubleshoot in a non-linear manner.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong ability to overcome roadblocks by enabling others with clear communication, troubleshooting, and supporting others where needed.
  • Knowledge of inner-workings of heavy equipment, understanding of metal forming concepts/principals, experience in analysis of technical concepts.


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Hiring Salary Range: $ 86,500 - 132,000 (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.

 

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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
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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
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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
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Health insurance
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Plenty of employee parking which includes electric vehicle charging stations.
Recreational clubs
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