Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science 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 more than 30,000 employees in over 50 countries. Reported sales in 2019 were $7.1 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

This role provides support for the engineering department in the deployment of small to large capital projects. This individual may act in a supporting role for large projects and / or directly manage smaller projects. Projects will include facilities, production, and automation equipment.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Edit, create, revise, and update existing CAD drawings or Bills of Material
• Manage equipment documentation and drawing archives
• Assist engineering department with project management in a manufacturing environment to assist with equipment modifications or new equipment installations. 
• Provide cad support to the engineering team. 
• Ability to reverse engineer manufacturing equipment or parts for purposes of making improvements to reliability. 
• Occasionally, support engineers with supervising contractors, bidding work, bidding fabrications, bidding machine parts, requesting quotes, overseeing procurement of project related items.
• Will work closely with engineers, maintenance, and other technical staff on assigned projects.
• Design improvements to existing manufacturing equipment
• Develop bid specifications and solicit bids for contracted work, fabrications,  and machined components. 
• Follow Management of Change processes to implement projects or changes.
• Assist maintenance as needed by providing technical support, procuring materials, and developing drawings for equipment parts.
• Update and create plant layouts, P&ID drawings, detailed fabrication details, and machine details using AutoCad and or Inventor
• Support design modifications on manufacturing equipment to continuously improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Mentor maintenance and operations personnel while learning from senior engineers.
• Provide reasonable support for projects and operations on a 24/7 basis.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates Degree or higher in Automation/Drafting/Design/Engineering or equivalent job-related experience preferred
• 5+ years experience with maintaining or designing manufacturing equipment parts or components and a minimum of 3+ years of proven cad and solid modeling experience. 
• Able to read, understand, and create piping diagrams (P&ID) 
• Proficient in 2D Autocad and Autodesk Inventor to create 2D and/or 3D designs for complex custom projects dealing with manufacturing equipment. 
• Prepare dimensional drawings, installation drawings, and schematics
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.
• Working experience with MS Excel, Windows, Project, and Word preferred
• Ability to read, understand, and create mechanical drawings
• Understand and apply dimensional tolerancing and apply sound mechanical detailing practices
• Good understanding of design for manufacturability (mechanical assembly)
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement focus.
• Must be capable of working within a team and possess good communication skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Industrial manufacturing experience including material handling, robotics, structural, fluid systems, facilities equipment, etc... 

NOTE:  A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

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/DisabledAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.