Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2017 were $6.6 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering Technology group in Azusa, CA. The Engineering Technology group is responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing proprietary process technologies and equipment for our manufacturing plants worldwide. Technologies can include; precision coating, extrusion, thermal embossing, drying/curing, lamination and other web-based processes such as printing and label converting. This position will support senior staff through all phases of project execution, from concept design, to scale-up, to commercialization and requires close collaboration with vendors and Avery Dennison plants globally.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of mechanical systems, with focus on tight tolerance machine design.
• Support global projects that require both mechanical design and process expertise.
• Inspection, installation, and commissioning of our proprietary equipment in manufacturing facilities worldwide.
• Coordinate and manage resources, including outside vendors and Avery Dennison divisional personnel, to ensure that the equipment and processes provided meet all requirements and specifications.
• Design and test necessary prototypes / experiments in support of design and project objectives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering required. 5 years of relevant work experience also desired. Masters degree a plus.
• Must possess good mechanical design skills and process technology understanding. Capable of taking a project from concept design through commercialization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools.
• Good drafting skills; familiar with GD&T, ASME Y14.5 Standards
• Knowledge and experience in Finite Element Modeling for structural, heat transfer, and fluid flow analyses a plus.
• Must be willing and able to travel within US and internationally.
• Good organizational and planning skills; ability to handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.

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.