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Avery Dennison Process Engineer in Fairport Harbor, Ohio

Company Description

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

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:

  • Day to day support of product and process operations on a business critical asset(s)

  • Be a business partner to the site leadership team

  • Identify & analyze production problems using Six Sigma methodologies to control & improve manufacturing processes.

  • 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

What we will be looking for in you:

Essential:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in operations, engineering, or a related field. 

  • 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

  • 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, Lotus Notes, MINITAB, AutoCAD, 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.

  • Experience in a 24/7 environment is preferred.

  • Flexibility on work hours (on call after hours/weekend as needed)

Preferred:

  • Experience with Controls, instrumentation, PLC knowledge also a plus.

  • Previous experience with PSA / web based processes.

  • Web handling experience

Education:

  • BS Degree in mechanical or chemical engineering required from an accredited college or university.

Additional Information

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 NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.

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

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