Job Information
Avery Dennison Quality Engineer in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
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
This position is of high visibility and key to the succession plans of the business. The Quality Engineer, working within the company Business Management System, supports Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering and the Quality Group (QA Lab and Document Control) in their efforts to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations and ensures that quality levels are maintained, while minimizing costs and improving productivity.
Your responsibilities will include:
Activities may include, but are not limited to:
Lead customer quality-related inquiries from receipt to closure, primarily from Automotive customers
Coordinate quality matters related to customer quality such as product complaint, customer claim (with Finance), 8D report evaluation and submission, follow-up to assess the effectiveness of corrective actions and preventive actions
Provide internal production quality support related to issue resolution, product quality/risk assessment and product disposition
Provide plant quality support and representation in new product development, specification reviews and approvals, scale up, design transfer, and facility validation activities, and the establishment and maintenance of quality control standards
Working multi-functionally, maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEAs, and Control Plans
Provide assistance in the QA lab to perform product measuring and testing if required
Ability to work across functional boundaries and collaborate with these business fields in a significant manner - laboratory, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing functions as needed to carry out assignments
Provide production support of a quality/statistical data analysis nature
Provide monthly quality indices and leads monthly Quality meeting
Provide training in areas of responsibility or expertise, as the need arises
Generate and provide quality metrics for management review
Conducts quality audits for products, processes, and if required suppliers
Leads problem solving and continuous improvement projects
Develop systemic improvements to the plant quality system
Provide feedback into the development and maintenance of the Site Business(Quality) Management System (BMS)
Other duties as deemed necessary
Qualifications
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Minimum 5 years Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing setting
Interest in advancement to Quality Management
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF16949
Lean Six Sigma Training experience is a plus
Good statistical background and Minitab knowledge
Experience balancing multiple responsibilities with minimal direction
Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills.
Able to effectively work with various functions and levels within the organization
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology, engineering or technical related field preferred
ASQ certification in quality engineering, quality management, or auditing is a plus
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.
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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