Project Mechanical Engineer
ArdaghGroup

Role description:

The Project Mechanical Engineer provides technical expertise while carrying out and completing designs, engineering drawings, construction, installation, and rebuilding of facilities and equipment within the assigned discipline. The areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, raw materials handling and conveyance systems, batch house systems, dust collectors, heavy industrial equipment, compressors, industrial gases/services, chilled water, process water, vacuum systems, air fans, industrial piping, ductwork, conveyors, and other areas associated with glass container manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical engineering solutions for Ardagh Glass Packaging plants that satisfy capacity, quality, batch integrity, and customer requirements, ensuring alignment with the Ardagh Group Capital Plan
• Lead and support capital projects related to batch houses, raw material conveyance, and dust collection systems, interfacing with contractors and other Ardagh Group engineers during field installations
• Prepare conceptual layouts, batch house flow diagrams, budgetary project estimates, and submit Capital Approval Requests for management approval
• Develop project scope definition, materials and labor cost estimates, and competitive bidding documents for equipment and contract work
• Work closely with plant operations and maintenance teams while developing mechanical scopes to ensure operability, maintainability, safety, and process reliability
• Evaluate new or improved batching systems, dust control solutions, and automation concepts to improve throughput, accuracy, reliability, and environmental performance
• Investigate circumstances surrounding each assigned project and prepare clear definitions of objectives, constraints, and expected performance outcomes
• Prepare engineering calculations, design layouts, and AutoCAD drawings for conveyors, silos, hoppers, feeders, weigh systems, batch house layouts, and final installation
• Provide ongoing operational support and troubleshooting
• Participate in and/or lead root cause analysis equipment failures
• Document maintenance task steps to properly maintain manufacturing equipment
• Support plant maintenance teams in preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for conveyors, batch systems, and mechanical systems
• Train plant operations and maintenance teams on the operation/troubleshooting of the mechanical systems

Minimum skills / qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Seven (7) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including mechanical design, construction, and project management, preferably in heavy or continuous-process industries
• Demonstrated ability to design, review, and interpret working drawings for conveyors, bulk material handling systems, and batch-related equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface across engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractors
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of identifying issues and making practical, cost-effective recommendations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred skills / qualifications:

• Prior experience with glass container batch house systems, raw material handling, and furnace feed operations
• Experience with bulk solids handling equipment such as belt and screw conveyors, bucket elevators, pneumatic conveying, silos, bin activation, weigh systems, and dust collection
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance programs and CMMS within a manufacturing or process-industry environment
• Servant leader mindset with a collaborative approach to supporting engineering, operations, and plant maintenance teams

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays, floating days and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
• Benefits available from day 1 of employment
• Flexible and hybrid working hours

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today, we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

• Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, 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 Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.

Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Clare McHugh (clare.mchugh@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.

Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis

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