Lead Mechanical Engineer

Company Description

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

At Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY), innovation is in our DNA. From creating the world’s first self-adhesive label in 1935 to developing ground-breaking RFID item-level tagging in 2010, we have a rich history of industry "firsts" and an entrepreneurial spirit that is second to none. Powered by a team of 30,000 employees in nearly 60 countries around the globe, we provide innovative identification and decorative solutions for businesses and consumers worldwide. Our cutting-edge solutions reach almost every industry imaginable – from the fast-paced medical field to the chic fashion and apparel business. Anchored by a strong values system and core leadership principles, Avery Dennison takes pride in making brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent.

Job Description

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead the design and implementation of innovative and disruptive products from concept phase to mass production.  Support product throughout lifecycle.
• Participate as part of a development team, proactively contribute during conceptual design and architectural strategic planning sessions, provide in-depth technical input and analysis, lead design reviews, and actively participate as part of the overall engineering team.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to mechanical design staff, assisting with project initiation, planning, budgeting, scheduling, problem resolution, and document control.
• Allocating resources and time effectively to meet project goals.  Manage project milestones to meet all schedule, performance and budget goals. 
• Provide recommendations for tooling and equipment capital purchases.
• Present information and effectively communicate with cross functional team members, managements, directors, external development partners, and customers. 
• Leverage internal and external experts to accomplish goals.
• Utilize individual creativity and methodical problem solving methods to research, understand, and resolve complex mechanical-electrical-firmware problems.
• Maintain awareness of advances in technology and competitive intellectual property.
• Effectively apply mechanical engineering best practices, latest innovations, analysis tools and machine shop manufacturing knowledge to designs.
• Develop, update, and maintain drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 
• 7+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Extensive experience developing products.
• Experience with injected molded plastic design is required.  Sheet Metal design experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of interfaces of mechanical design to electrical, firmware, and software systems.
• Superb creativity, vision, and problem-solving skills. Technically creative with an understanding of mechanical functions to provide solutions in a robust and economical manner.
• Self-motivated to initiate and implement tasks, strategies and techniques in a goal oriented manner to assure projects are completed on-time, on-scope and on-budget.
• Ability to work independently and foster a team environment, in a fast-paced environment.  Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Mechanical design and 3D modeling experience with Solidworks preferred
• Thermal Flow, Strain/Stress, and Torque analysis experience
• Mathematical mechanical modeling and simulation experience (e.g. Solidworks Simulation)
• Experienced in drawing creation for assemblies and details to include all dimensions, tolerances, and documentation to allow the manufacture and assembly of designs that meet specified requirements
• Ability to make decisions in high-stress situations.
• Curiosity and a growth mindset that is energized by innovation.
• Ability to balance (prioritize/manage) multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem solving abilities, including the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems quickly
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Additional Information

►   Additional Requirements

• Compliance with Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required
• Compliance with all Company policies is required including all safety policies and procedures

►   Supervisory Responsibilities 

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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