Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 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

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will support our operations departments.  This role will be responsible for all manufacturing processes in these areas.  The other primary functions of this role will be the support of daily production issues, and process improvements through advanced manufacturing methods.  The support of lean and six sigma initiatives along with cost improvement activities will be a primary function of the Manufacturing Engineer.  

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

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

• Investigates and resolves work-in-process  problems, helping to drive continual improvement

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

• Monitors assigned production 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 the appropriate cost. 

• Implements process improvements to meet quality standards, performs feasibility studies and solves problems.   

• Designs and plans layout for such processes as painting, slitting, molding, printing, and other material-processing operations.

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

• Establishes and submits processing requirements to be met in designing and acquiring processing equipment.   

• Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications. 

• Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications. 

• May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.

• Plans and formulates engineering programs/projects.  

• Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of projects, such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans and product testing. 

• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer requirements. Direct integration of technical activities and products. 

• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications and drawing releases. 

• Prepares interim and completion project reports.  

• Under general direction, responsible for the completion of assigned complex or long-term engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines. 

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. 

• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of site initiatives or subsystems of major programs.

• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. 

• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions

• Work with employees assigned to various projects from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 2 years of manufacturing experience OR GED/HS Diploma with 5+ years of injection molding experience

• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office and/or Google Apps (mail, docs, sheets, slides, forms)

• Solid understanding of CAD, ladder logic, and PLC programming preferred

• Familiarity with common RCA methods

• Experience in Oracle ERP system preferred

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

• ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt or other related certification preferred

• Familiarity in process documentation and improvement

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

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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