Ball Aerospace & Technologies

Metallurgical and Materials Engineer

Ball Aerospace & Technologies • $75K — $105K *
Broomfield, CO 80021In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in metallurgical or materials science engineering preferred
  • 3 years of materials testing and failure analysis experience in a laboratory
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in mathematical calculations and data analysis

Responsibilities

  • Define problems through communication with laboratory service customers
  • Conduct scientific procedures based on service requests
  • Interpret and correlate data, identifying discrepancies
  • Present findings and recommendations through reports
  • Act as a technical liaison between contracted laboratories and operational groups
  • Investigate technical issues and implement solutions
  • Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safety regulations

Benefits

  • Eligibility for annual incentive compensation plan
  • Benefits start on the first day of employment
  • On-site work environment in Colorado with necessary local travel
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits structure through Ball's Total Rewards program
Full Job Description
Primary purpose of the position:

The Materials Engineer is responsible for working independently with minimal direction exercising latitide in determining the technical objectives of an assignment. Initiates and thoroughly investigates plant technical problems, researching alternative solutions, conceives and implements solutions for the department. Routinely presents to senior managers and directors findings and recommendation and leads group discussions.

Essential Responsible Areas:
  • Communicates with laboratory service customers to define problems.
  • Investigates, selects, and performs scientific procedures as required by service requests.
  • Applies scientific techniques to interpret and correlate data and recognizes discrepancies in results.
  • Effectively communicates the results of scientific investigations along with appropriate conclusions and recommendations through verbal and written reports.
  • Acts as a technical liaison between contracted laboratories and operating groups.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in materials science.
  • Exercises independent judgment in evaluating and selecting details of work to be performed among technical alternatives.
  • Provides liaison and technical support to other disciplines of the laboratory services department.
  • Initiates and thoroughly investigates plant technical problems, researches alternative solutions, conceives and implements solutions for the laboratory services department.
  • Ensure and maintain safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
  • Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with customers (internal and external), vendors, and across the enterprise.
  • Accurate problem solving of higher complexity problems with completion in alignment with business needs.
  • Support standardization and continuous improvement through BOE.

Position Requirement & Competencies:
  • Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or work-related experience. Bachelor's degree in metallurigcal engineering or materials science and engineering preferred.
  • 3 years materials testing and failure analysis in a laboratory setting.
  • Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of an assignment. Will take steps to avoid program delays or considerable expenditure of resources.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Makes presentations and leads group discussions.
  • Mathematical calculations, analyze and interpret data and make recommendations.


Compensation & Benefits:
  • Expected Hiring Salary Range: $75,400 - $105,290 (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.
  • Benefits begin DAY ONE! Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball's comprehensive benefits structure.
  • On-Site Work Environment: Based in Colorado, this position 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.

* This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 3 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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