R&D Engineer, Can & End Forming
ardaghgroup.com · Bonn, Braunschweig
Posted on 6 October 2026
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We are looking for a R&D Engineer, Can & End Forming (m/f/d) for our Ardagh Metal Packaging Europe Business, in one of our Ardagh Metal Plant locations in Europe
Role Description:
The R&D Engineer Can & End Forming is responsible to support & implement the assigned roadmap of projects, services, process improvements or qualifications for world-class technical and scientific knowledge regarding beverage Can and Ends forming and design and the application of this knowledge in new prod-ucts and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing multiple R&D projects and feasibility studies including budget, schedule and resources
Providing fundamental process expertise for metal forming technologies
Developing metal forming tooling and processes for existing and new products
Conducting tooling or materials trials including evaluation & analysis
Applying project management tools and providing documentation for global collaboration
Delivering innovation in product development and defining IP
Performing analysis of product performance and packaging integrity
Conducting detailed process analysis
Requirements:
Graduated Mechanical Engineer or similar education or work- related experience
Canmaking and/ or Endmaking experience, preferably 2 piece, aluminium
Knowledge of high speed & high volume sheet metal forming manufacturing processes- CAD skills 2D/ 3D
Experience in manufacturing cost analysis
Materials knowledge in aluminium alloys
Ability to work independently guided by strategic directives
Analytical mindset providing fundamental support during trouble shooting
Experience in working with intercultural & multinational teams
Fluency in English is a must, other European languages are beneficial
Advanced troubleshooting skills
What we offer:
A technical and management wise excellent global work environment
Opportunities to further extend personal strengths
A state-of-the-art work environment including computers, phones, cars, in-house laboratory and test field
A multi-cultural organization built on competence and strength including all key elements for driving the business
An open communication network which encourages a natural drive to excellence
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