Onsite Back End Engineering Specialist

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About the role

  • Back End Engineer providing expert technical support for manufacturing equipment in aluminum packaging. Focused on process improvements and maintenance standardization across the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

  • Providing engineering support for Back End production equipment installations, audits, and process problem-solving
  • Supporting capital projects, process efficiency improvements, and spoilage reduction initiatives
  • Driving standardization of maintenance practices and operational excellence across Ball plants
  • Ensuring plants are up-to-date on latest process technologies and best practices
  • Preparing detailed site visit reports, documenting findings, actions and technical recommendations
  • Working closely with equipment suppliers and OEMs to resolve technical challenges and support upgrades
  • Developing strong working relationships with Plant Engineers, Operations leadership, and Global Engineering teams
  • Supporting and delivering technical training to plant personnel
  • Leading small plant-based projects and contributing to continuous improvement programs
  • Identifying and resolving root causes of repair and maintenance cost overruns

Requirements

  • Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering (City & Guilds / equivalent minimum)
  • Solid experience working with Back End processes in a 2-piece beverage can plant (Decorators, Inside Sprays, Neckers, Palletisers)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on engineering capability
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse global teams
  • Strong MS Office skills and ability to prepare structured technical reports
  • Self-motivated, highly organised, and able to work independently with extensive travel
  • Team-oriented mindset and ability to influence and build effective working relationships
  • Fluency in English; another European language is an advantage.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Back End Engineering Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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