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Ardagh Group · 3 weeks ago

Mechanical Engineering Intern - Project Lead the Way

positionElk Grove Village, IL
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$21/hr - $21/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Ardagh Group is a leading global supplier of sustainable metal beverage cans. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will participate in the Project Lead the Way internship program, gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing processes while working on special projects and presenting findings to executive leadership.

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Responsibilities

Learn basics for solid molding using SolidWorks
Complete the drafting of a necker machine and spray machine using CAD
Become assimilated into the Ardagh Metal Packaging organization by participating in a comprehensive orientation program
Be assigned to a mentor within Ardagh Metal Packaging
Be exposed to and work on special projects (50%~ of the workload) to help the plants meet goals and leverage learning from work experiences
Present an end-of-internship summary to the Ardagh Metal Packaging executive leadership team

Qualification

SolidWorksCADPLTW courseworkManufacturing knowledgePresentation skills

Required

High school diploma
Ability to complete a 10-week internship from June-August 2026
Cumulative GPA of a 2.6
Completion of PLTW coursework, preferably
Ambition to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry, preferably
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hearing and eye protection, steel toe boots, and other PPE
Must be willing to travel to the corporate office (Chicago, IL) for final week
Compliance with FDA regulations established by OSHA and the company

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
Opportunity to earn a medical/prescription premium reduction by completing a qualified wellness activity
401(k) Plan

Company

Ardagh Group

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Ardagh Group manufactures metal and glass packaging solutions for various industries worldwide.
dateFounded in 1932
location
Luxembourg, Luxembourg, LUX
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.ardaghgroup.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (5)
2023 (5)
2022 (15)
2021 (4)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.34B
2025-07-28Debt Financing· $1.5B
2024-04-15Debt Financing· $839.36M
2017-03-14IPO

Leadership Team

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Shaun Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
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Paul Clarke
Group Director (AMPSA), Risk Management
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Recent News

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Ardagh Holdings S.A. Announces Board Changes and Interim Group CFO Appointment
2025-12-15
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Ardagh Group loss deepens in Q3 2025 despite growth in revenue
2025-11-27
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