Ardagh Group · 4 hours ago
Mechanical Project Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expArdagh Group is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to provide technical expertise in designing and managing projects related to glass container manufacturing facilities. The role involves developing engineering solutions, leading capital projects, and ensuring operational excellence through collaboration with various teams.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Clare McHugh
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Company
Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group manufactures metal and glass packaging solutions for various industries worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.34B2025-07-28Debt Financing· $1.5B
2024-04-15Debt Financing· $839.36M
2017-03-14IPO
Leadership Team
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Chief Operating Officer
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Group Director (AMPSA), Risk Management
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