Ball Aerospace & Technologies

Manufacturing Process Engineer Lead

Ball Aerospace & Technologies • $85K — $119K *
Monticello, IN 47960In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in math, science, engineering, or information management preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of related job experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strong skills in team building, influencing, and communication at all organizational levels.
  • Experience in change leadership and thriving under ambiguous circumstances.
  • Proficient in MS Office, MINITAB or similar statistical tools.
  • Analytical thinking skills with knowledge of statistical process control.

Responsibilities

  • Lead plant leadership in line throughput and process improvements using data analysis.
  • Support adherence to MCO processes and document control systems.
  • Collaborate with departments to report performance metrics and recommend improvements.
  • Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and analytical tools to drive data-based decision making.
  • Champion the usage and functionality of critical process systems like SCADA and SPC.
  • Support audit processes and document findings accurately.
  • Assist in mapping and documenting complex business processes for improvement.

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual incentive compensation plan.
  • Comprehensive benefits structure available for review on the 'Total Rewards' page.
  • Required onsite work with regular in-person engagement at the Monticello location.
  • Possible travel between Ball locations and other sites as needed.
Full Job Description
Primary Purpose of the Position

Drives operational excellence through the use of data-based analysis and designed experimentation. Drives process consistency (i.e. document and change) through the use of appropriate control systems. Promotes a continuous improvement culture through the use of data-based analysis and decision making, team collaboration and empowerment, and systems thinking.

Essential Responsible Areas
  • Leads and strategically advises plant leadership on line throughput, line balance and process improvement opportunities through requirements gathering, data extraction / transformation, organized analysis and effective visualization of information.
  • Supports process owner to ensure adherence to MCO process
  • Supports and adheres to document control system for all controlled documents that includes processes for notification, tracking and recording of changes in designated control systems (i.e. portal / SharePoint).
  • Collaborates with functional areas to develop and report performance metrics against targets to determine gaps in performance and recommends/executes improvement initiatives.
  • Uses appropriate Lean, Six Sigma and data analysis tools to analyze quantitative and qualitative to provide actionable information for data-driven decisions.
  • Champions use and functionality of process systems such as SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition), SPC (statistical process control), MES (manufacturing execution systems) and other related systems and ensures accuracy through a validation strategy that identifies all critical inputs and controls them properly to achieve optimal performance of critical process and outputs.
  • Supports the Food Safety Systems per the system requirements and per the direction of the plant Quality department.
  • Supports the operation of the plant maintenance system and processes per the direction of the Production department.
  • Supports audits and trials through data and process analysis, documenting findings and preparing/delivering reports.
  • Conducts training, when appropriate, on engineering concepts and tools, including but not limited to process control and capability, root causes analysis, basic quality and problem-solving tools.
  • Partners with plant departments to establish effective communication processes to equally disseminate critical information across all departments, shifts and crews.
  • Assists in mapping and documenting complex business processes to support process improvement efforts.
  • Assists with the deployment of approved and assigned best practices and confirms / reports local impacts.

Position Requirements and Competencies
  • Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or work-related experience; math/science/engineering or information management degree
  • Job related experience for 2 year(s) minimum
  • Must be able to prioritize multiple projects, perform complex tasks, organize and follow through consistently and work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrable skill in team building, leading, teaching, coaching and influencing leaders; ability to influence upward, across and down with skill, and without formal authority
  • Change leadership experience; willing to take risks, challenge the status quo and work under ambiguous circumstances
  • Application experience and skill (MS Office, MINITAB or similar statistical tools)
  • Strong written and oral communication, facilitation and presentation skills (communicate at all levels of the organization)
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Self-motivation with the ability to work independently
  • Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
  • Performs such individual assignments as management may direct
  • Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills
  • Must possess analytical thinking skill and knowledge of statistical process control and statistical analysis including designed experiments
  • Working knowledge of the following areas: business principles, legal practices, customer needs and expectations; statistical process control; statistical analysis; generally accepted managerial practices and procedures; quality assurance principles, practices, nomenclature, and procedures


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Process Engineering or related education.
  • Strong data analytical and manipulation experience in Excel and Enterprise systems.
  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.


Compensation & Benefits:
  • Expected Hiring Salary Range: $85,900 - 119,890 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
  • This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
  • Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball's comprehensive benefits structure.
  • Onsite Work Environment: This position is based in Monticello, IN and requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
  • Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details-such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates-from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

* This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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About Ball Aerospace & Technologies

Ball Corporation is a provider of metal packaging for beverages, foods and household products, and of aerospace and other technologies and services to commercial and governmental customers. Founded in 1880, the company employs more than 15,000 people in more than 90 locations worldwide. Ball Corporation stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BLL.

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Learn more about Ball Aerospace & Technologies
Size
24,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.1 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$585 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
NASDAQ
BLL
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