Front End Specialist

Company: Ball Corporation Location: Date: 5 Aug 2026 Job Category: Engineering/ Technical Req ID: 49689 At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe! Create a new future. Apply Today. Position overview: Front End Specialist will assist the Regional Process Support Group with installations, audits, problem solving, best practice rollout, innovation, cost reductions and maintenance of Front End process equipment within BPEMEA & Asia facilities. Core skills would be on Body Makers, but this role would also cover Trimmers. You would be considered the “Subject Matter Expert” for Front End equipment and would be the point of contact for any technical questions. Your key responsibilities include: Support all projects and overhauls as requested with technical expertise required. Ensure detailed reports from site visits are generated and sent to the Managers as requested. All maintenance requirements, Audits, set up and Problem solving aspects of Bodymaker, Trimmer types. Training at all levels to plant and central employees. Use expertise and knowledge to assist plants in raising requests for capital investment as required. Liaise with appropriate equipment suppliers/OEM’s Make available workable SOPs to aid with good process equipment working practices. Promotes the valuable skills available to all the plants. Follow up on recommended actions. Maintain good working relationships with the plants and suppliers. Develop and provide technical training for new and existing Plants. Be available at short notice in case of an emergency breakdown. What are we looking for? ONC or Mechanical Engineering degree 3-5 years hands on engineering experience on various types of Body Makers Ability to manage a small project or team In depth technical knowledge of how the Front End of a 2 piece can plant operates Self-managing Self-motivated Must be able to travel at short notice and can work weekends when required Full driving licence holder A good team player Good written and spoken English Work Environment : Remote work with 80% of travelling. ​ Hiring Rate : F rom 66400 EUR gross per month . The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education , experience , knowledge , skills , and abilities , as well as internal equity and market benchmarks . ​ Bonus Plan : This position is eligible to participate in Ball’s annual incentive compensation program . ​ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Severance pay scheme / pension provision , company doctor , meal allowance , bike leasing program , service anniversary bonus and employee assistance program . ​ ​The salary starting point is provided for candidates from Austria. For other locations, the infor regarding salary will be shared during the recruitment process. If you have a disability and/or long-term health condition that impacts on your ability to access any of the information outlined in the job application process, please do not hesitate in letting us know, so that we can endeavour to provide it you in the most accessible format. please email [email protected] with your access request and somebody will respond to you within 3 business days. ​ ​ Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference. 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. Job Grade: Global Grade 11