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As a Keg & Draft Systems Innovation Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing the next generation of draught packaging solutions.\nThis is a highly specialized engineering role focused on keg platforms, draught systems and Bottle-in-Bottle technologies. You'll work on everything from developing new keg concepts and validating packaging solutions to improving filling, dispensing and consumer experience across our global brewery network.\nYou'll collaborate with experts across Packaging, Brewing, Quality, Supply and external technology partners to bring innovative packaging solutions from concept to industrial implementation.\nIf you're passionate about developing packaging platforms that combine engineering, innovation and sustainability, this is an opportunity to shape the future of draught beer worldwide.\nWho we are\nBrewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive.\nOur portfolio of iconic brands includes global classics like Stella Artois, Bud, and Corona, and well-known favorites such as Jupiler, Leffe, and Hoegaarden.\nWe empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy.\nWe value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.\nThat’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.\nWhat you’ll do\nAs the technical expert for our keg and draught packaging platforms, you'll drive innovation from concept through industrial implementation.\nYou'll:\nLead the development of returnable keg, PerfectDraft and Bottle-in-Bottle packaging platforms.\n\nDevelop new keg systems and packaging concepts that improve product quality, freshness, sustainability and operational performance.\n\nDesign and optimize the interface between packaging, filling equipment and dispense systems.\n\nValidate new packaging solutions, suppliers and manufacturing processes before global implementation.\n\nSupport brewery trials and industrial validation on production lines, ensuring reliable and scalable solutions.\n\nWork closely with suppliers and equipment manufacturers to develop next-generation packaging technologies.\n\nContribute to the development of innovative draught solutions, including new dispense platforms supporting emerging product categories such as no- and low-alcohol beers.\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams across Packaging, Brewing, Draft Systems, Quality and Supply to deliver global innovation projects.\n\nContribute to intellectual property and future platform development.\n\nThis role combines innovation (approximately 50%) with validation and industrial implementation (approximately 50%), ensuring new technologies successfully reach our breweries.\nWho you are\nWe're looking for someone who already has hands-on experience within the world of keg, draught or beverage container systems.\nYou have:\nA Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.\n\nAt least 5 years of experience developing or engineering keg systems, draught packaging systems or beverage container technologies.\n\nExperience working with filling, dispensing or packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong engineering skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into robust industrial solutions.\n\nExperience working with suppliers, equipment manufacturers and cross-functional engineering teams.\n\nFluency in English.\n\nYou have experience with horeca/on-trade draught dispense systems, this is a strong asset for the role. Experience with keg technologies, pressure vessels, hygienic design, or Bottle-in-Bottle packaging (including plastic blow moulding, extrusion and polymer packaging development) is also highly valued.\nAs this role supports brewery trials and packaging validation, you're comfortable travelling regularly to our breweries and suppliers. This typically includes visits to our production site in Dommelen (The Netherlands) several times per month, as well as occasional travel to other locations such as the UK.\nWhy you'll love this role\nThis is far more than a packaging engineering role.\nYou'll become one of AB InBev's technical experts in draught packaging technology, working on products and systems used across breweries around the world.\nYou'll have the opportunity to:\nShape the future of keg and draught packaging.\n\nDevelop entirely new packaging platforms and dispensing solutions.\n\nWork on cutting-edge technologies ranging from stainless steel keg systems to advanced plastic Bottle-in-Bottle solutions.\n\nSee your innovations implemented on industrial production lines around the globe.\n\nCollaborate with international experts across Packaging, Brewing, Draft Systems and Innovation.\n\nDrive sustainability through smarter, more circular packaging technologies.\n\nYour work will directly influence how consumers enjoy our brands today, and how they'll experience them in the future.\nNext to our competitive base salary, we put our people first by providing on-top benefits\nCompetitive Bonus.\n\nA Flexible Rewards system - (smartphone, bike lease, internet at home, Extra pension Plan, etc.).\n\nQuarterly vouchers to taste our delicious beers.\n\nCompensation & seniority days in addition to legal holidays (40 Days total).\n\nMeal vouchers, allowances, gift per company policy.\n\nA unique Parental leave.\n\nCompetitive Life insurance, disability & medical plan.\n\nLearning & Development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning/ Workday Learning/Mentoring).\n\nMultiple Physical & Mental Wellbeing support Initiatives.\n\nBuild your career with us\nWe recruit for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit. \nUnique culture\nWe are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.\nBrands everyone loves\nWe are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.\nGrowth opportunities\nOur people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. 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