Associate Development Engineer

Company: Ball Corporation

Location:

Sri City, AP, IN, 517588

Date: 19 Jun 2026

Job Category: Engineering/ Technical

Req ID: 49533

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Position summary:

This role supports the Regional Development Engineering team in delivering key business objectives through light weighting and downgauging projects. The position provides technical and project support to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and cost performance across regional plants. The role also contributes to capital projects and offers hands-on engineering support across tooling and production processes within aluminium can manufacturing.

Your responsibilities:

Support light weighting and downgauging projects to meet engineering and business targets
Assist in capital projects including machine specifications, tooling design, procurement, and commissioning
Contribute to improving manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost reduction initiatives
Provide technical support to resolve tooling and process-related issues across regional plants
Use statistical tools such as SPC, Six Sigma, and Minitab for analysis, development, and problem solving
Support project management activities under supervision, ensuring timelines and objectives are met
Assist with design modifications and testing of new or improved can designs prior to production trials
Support mechanical testing and measurement of tooling and products
Use precision measuring equipment and maintain accurate data and records
Collaborate with key stakeholders across engineering, production, quality, and procurement

What we’re looking for:

Apprenticeship or qualification in Manufacturing or Engineering (ONC or equivalent preferred)
Knowledge of metal forming processes, tooling design, and high-speed manufacturing environments
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD or similar
Familiarity with statistical tools such as Minitab or SPC
Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills
Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Results-driven with a proactive and action-oriented approach
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability
Fluent English required; additional European languages are an advantage

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles 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.

No agencies please.