Process Engineer - job 2 of 5

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

• Paid parental leave

• 401K eligibility

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Responsible for reducing product and process variation using Enterprise Lean Sigma / statistical tools, implementing or improving existing process procedures and controls, as well as aid in raw material qualification.  To be successful, you will need a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, have demonstrated consistent ability to successfully execute on complex engineering projects, and have a real passion for collaborative work in a team based environment. 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Activities and duties may vary depending upon site specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Product Development: Continually improve and optimize current products through variability reduction. Provide support for new products as they arise by interacting with R&D and marketing business teams.

• Process Improvement: Initiate, implement and support new equipment and process upgrades to minimize scrap, increase productivity and improve quality. Assure improvements are sustained. Support and lead loss reduction projects to improve costs.

• Manufacturing Support: Provide support to manufacturing to resolve production and quality issues in compounding, casting and inspection areas that arise on a day-to-day basis.

• Safety: Promote safety as the most important value in the organization by contributing through training, process improvement and other EH&S responsibilities.

• Quality Assurance: Promote product quality by partnering with R&D and vendors to develop raw material specifications in an ISO 9001-2000 certified environment. Provide input to the manufacturing organization regarding product fitness for use. Understand customer needs and expectations.

• Be available by phone at any time for process support questions. Provide emergency support for significant operational issues when they occur. Support the on-call team.

• Interact with necessary support teams including Maintenance and Engineering to ensure equipment reliability.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner.

• Investigate and resolve work-in-process problems.

• Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters.

• Monitor assigned operations to assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.

• Responsible for all phases of assigned standard engineering projects, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost.

• Implement process improvements to meet quality standards, perform feasibility studies and solve problems.

• Design and develop procedures for processes such as compounding, unwinding, splicing, web guiding, casting, tension control, drying/curing, cooling, and winding.

• Plan sequence of operations and specify procedures for otherwise preparing basic material, exercising judgment in compromising between conflicting requirements, economic evaluation of methods, and operator effectiveness and comfort.

• Conduct tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over such variables as viscosity, tension, temperature, film fusion, and pressure.

• Establish and submit processing requirements to be met in designing and acquiring processing equipment.

• Apply principles of chemistry and mechanical engineering to develop material and processing specifications.

• Must be a dynamic, proactive, and energizing team player. Must have a can-do attitude with credibility and the ability to create and foster strong working relationships with all levels of the organization.

• B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering required.

• Enterprise Lean Sigma experience desired.

• 2-6 Years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with Controls, Instrumentation and PLCs is a plus.

• Demonstrate working knowledge in Process optimization and a desire to learn new processes and technologies.

• Web handling and coating experience is a plus 

• Understanding of applicable computer systems such as Google Docs and Sheets, Minitab, ERP systems, and other function specific software.

• Must the ability to create and foster strong working relationships with all levels of the organization and team player.

• Ability to work comfortably in a manufacturing environment and the ability to deal with constantly changing internal and external requirements.

• Proven ability to accomplish work through delegation & teamwork.

• Ability to work with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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