Process Engineer at Avery Dennison

Painesville, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

96000.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statistical Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, SPC, DOE, FMEA, MSE, Problem Solving, Decision Analysis, Project Management, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Facilitation Skills, MS Office, Google Platforms, MINITAB, AutoCAD, SolidWorks

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Company Description 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 and mitigate loss, 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 nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. Job Description As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for reducing product and process variation through the use of Six Sigma / statistical tools and the implementation or improvement of existing procedures and process controls. In this critical role, you will also be responsible for: Support day to day product and process operations for coating and compounding assets in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Be a business partner to the site leadership team Identify & analyze production problems using Six Sigma methodologies to control & improve manufacturing processes. Loss reduction & continuous improvement in coating line productivity & product quality through the use of problem solving, Six Sigma & project management skills. Continually improve & optimize current products through variation reduction. Provide support for new product development and material changes as they arise by interacting with and being a member of Marketing and R&D teams. Develop control strategies for sustaining all continuous improvement projects. Initiate, manage & participate in safety, quality, cost & process improvement projects. Provide ongoing process evaluation—including trials & capability studies. Implementation of new equipment & operating procedures. Mentoring other process engineers and operations personnel. Developing and implementing technical training. Scoping and executing capital projects Participating, leading and sponsoring various task teams. Assisting in the development of long-term strategies. Qualifications Essential: Candidates must have PERMANENT US work authorization Experience with statistical analysis, statistical process controls, SPC, DOE, FMEA, and MSE. Ability to develop, implement, monitor, measure, and control functional improvement plans. Problem solving, decision analysis, situation appraisal skills. Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate and develop influential relationships at multiple levels within an organization, and lead in a positive and collaborative manner Ability to influence others. Approachable, effective in giving/receiving feedback. Strong presentation and facilitation skills. Strong PC skills – MS Office / Google platforms, Lotus Notes, MINITAB, AutoCAD, Inventor/SolidWorks, QSI and QIS experience a plus. Previous ISO 9001-2000 experience with implementation, improvement, and sustainment. Previous Six Sigma exposure/experience. Green Belt / Black Belt certification is a plus. Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations, engineering, or a related field, including co-op and internship experience. Flexibility on work hours (on call after hours/weekend as needed) Preferred: Experience with Controls, instrumentation, PLC knowledge also a plus. Experience in a 24/7 environment is preferred. Knowledge in PSM processes is a plus. Previous experience with PSA / web based processes. Web handling experience. Education: BS Degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an accredited college or university, or Associates in mechanical or chemical engineering technology with 5+ years of industry experience is required. Additional Information The salary range for this position is $82,175 - $96,000/ year. The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. 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. Reasonable Accommodations Notice If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

As a Process Engineer, you will reduce product and process variation using Six Sigma methodologies and support day-to-day operations in a manufacturing environment. You will also identify production problems, manage improvement projects, and mentor other engineers.