Mechanical Project Engineer

Ball

11d

About The Position

The role supports the design, installation, and commissioning of can making and process support equipment. It is responsible for planning and delivering small to medium scale projects from concept through completion, including budgeting, resourcing, project control, and reporting. The position also provides technical process support to manufacturing sites and assists project managers as part of larger project teams.

Requirements

Broad training in a related field, typically acquired through high school, college, or graduate-level education, or through relevant work-related experience
Approximately 2 years of related industry experience preferred
Strong computer skills with the standard Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of AutoCAD and mechanical engineering principles
Willingness to work towards and maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, and technical knowledge
Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information confidentially
Ability to work independently within management-defined parameters, including self-initiating assignments and driving actions to achieve results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation abilities
Demonstrated attentive and active listening skills, with the ability to accurately reflect differing viewpoints
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a positive, productive work environment
Strong capability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
English language proficiency required

Responsibilities

Overseeing assigned projects from start to completion within areas of technical expertise, while working flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve overall project objectives
Liaising with project and plant teams to establish full project scope or determine root causes of problems
Full design and approval of layouts and generation of schematics using company-standard drawing tools such as AutoCAD
Generating specifications and project-specific criteria, working with other functions within the Ball Engineering group where necessary
Liaising with OEMs and other contractors to ensure compliance with applicable Ball specifications, standards, and project-specific criteria
Liaising with suitably skilled engineers, suppliers, and contractors to ensure the selection of appropriate components and systems in line with project location or project-specific criteria
Working with business functional resources and relevant local authorities or official bodies to secure permits, permissions, and required design approvals
Obtaining competitive quotations from multiple suppliers and contractors to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets
Participating in the selection of competent contractors and advising chosen contractors during the implementation phase
Writing equipment specifications for projects and updating plant-specific documentation as required
Providing commissioning support, including full involvement in testing, start-up, and debugging of equipment or systems until design efficiency is achieved, including managing design modifications and documentation updates
Ensuring all drawings, documentation, and software are fully updated upon project completion, with copies provided to the plant and stored in the company’s designated archive