Associate Project Engineer

Role Description:Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the Associate Engineer’s primary role will be to evaluate beverage can and end tooling. The ideal candidate will have experience operating testing equipment and metrology, with the goal of improving tooling inspection capability. This role will support lab's engineering operations by setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment, performing technical evaluations, and collaborating with other engineers on various beverage can and beverage end projects.Key Responsibilities:Work with Laboratory Manager to improve tooling inspection capability by developing new procedures, designing new fixtures and purchasing appropriate measurement equipment needed to expand and upgrade lab capabilities.Independently performs tooling inspection and analysis to support manufacturing, engineering functions and qualify tooling vendors. Ability to read, understand and apply engineering CAD drawing information to tooling and can/end inspections.Independently executes testing procedures for cans and ends including dimensional analysis and physical performance testing.Write detailed reports that thoroughly document findings.  This includes statistical analysis, detailed inspection results and data interpretation.Assist team members with ISO laboratory standards compliance.Requirements: Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience is required.1-5 years’ experience with precision measurement systems and equipment used to measure form, position and contour profile of parts/products is strongly desired.Basic understanding of statistics is required.Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in engineering drawings required.Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft suite programs is required.  Experience with statistical programs (JMP, Minitab, Tableau, Base SAS, XLSTAT, etc) is desired.Strong report writing skills are desired.Experience measuring with micrometers and other dimensional gages is desired. Familiarity with gage R&R studies is desired.Detail oriented, self-starter, trainable, team player, good communicator.    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 $70,400 and $105,600  per year.  This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on company meeting or exceeding 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.Ardagh Metal Packaging also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with an opportunity to earn a medical/prescription premium reduction by completing a qualified wellness activity. The Company also offers a 401(k) Plan. Ardagh Metal Packaging benefits may be amended at any time.